December 11, 2024

One Crore Saplings to be Planted during State Level Van Mahotsav

Date:

Share post:

Ananya Thakur

A spokesperson of Forest Department informed here today that to improve the green cover in the State, Forest Department is going to celebrate State Level Van Mahotsav. He said the State Level Van Mahotsav would be celebrated at Nirmand in district Kullu, which would be presided over by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur.

The spokesperson said that this year a two-day plantation campaign is being organized on 20th  and 21st  July, 2021 in which 10 lakh saplings would be planted by different sections of the society, local people and institutions.

He said that to increase community participation Van Mahotsav is celebrated every year in different part of the state after formal inauguration at state level. He said that Van Mahotsav is celebrated to create awareness amongst people about significance of conservation of nature, check global warming and pollution.

He said that 72nd Van Mahotsav is being celebrated in the State to achieve the target of planting more than one crore saplings on 14,000 hectare area. Forest Department is providing 51 saplings to ward members of municipalities and panchayats for plantation, with the help of local community.

In addition to this one lakh saplings will also be planted separately in association with State Red Cross Society involving the participation of different local organizations.

The spokesperson said that to commemorate 50 years of full statehood of Himachal Pradesh, the Forest Department has undertaken an initiative named Swarnim Vatika which is being developed in all the legislative constituencies throughout the State. About 34 Swarnim vatikas have been developed so far in the State at different locations. 150 water storage tanks will be constructed under Jal Bhandaran Scheme during year 2021-22.

He said that a provision to spend Rs 16 crore 80 lakhs in the financial year 2021- 22 for water and land conservation works has been made. During the financial year 2021- 22, plantations will be done by eradicating Lantana from 3500 ha forest land.

Daily News Bulletin

Keekli Bureau
Keekli Bureau
Dear Reader, we are dedicated to delivering unbiased, in-depth journalism that seeks the truth and amplifies voices often left unheard. To continue our mission, we need your support. Every contribution, no matter the amount, helps sustain our research, reporting and the impact we strive to make. Join us in safeguarding the integrity and transparency of independent journalism. Your support fosters a free press, diverse viewpoints and an informed democracy. Thank you for supporting independent journalism.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Related articles

Dr. Jitendra Singh Highlights India’s Tech Achievements at Amazon SMBhav 2024

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO,...

Himachal Pradesh Marks Two Years of Congress Rule

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced today that a state-level function will be held at Luhnu Ground...

Himachal Pradesh Hosts Workshop on Digital Governance Tools

A one-day workshop on CollabFiles, eTaal and Gov. in Secure Intranet Web Portals was organized by NIC for...

Himachal Pradesh Signs MoU for Green Corridor Development with Jio-BP and EVI Technology

The Himachal Pradesh government has taken a monumental step towards sustainability by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...