https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Record Green Wave in Uttar Pradesh: Over 37.21 Crore Saplings Planted in 12 Hours Under CM Yogi’s Leadership

Sonbhadra, Jhansi, Lakhimpur, Jalaun, and Mirzapur Lead the Charge in Historic Afforestation Drive
Indian Masterminds Stories

Ayodhya: In a monumental environmental campaign, Uttar Pradesh has planted more than 37.21 crore saplings in a single day under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiative. The plantation, conducted across 75 districts, marks a watershed moment in India’s afforestation efforts and a model for public-led ecological renewal.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Kicks Off Campaign in Ayodhya

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the campaign from Ayodhya, planting banyan, neem, and peepal saplings along the banks of the Sarayu river. He described the drive as a tribute to the nurturing spirit of motherhood and India’s cultural reverence for nature. Governor Anandiben Patel also participated by planting a Triveni sapling in Barabanki.

Also Read: Petroleum Minister Defends Russian Oil Imports, India avoided global supply shock through pragmatic approach

District Magistrates Spearhead Statewide Implementation

District Magistrates played a decisive role in the campaign’s success, ensuring community mobilization, departmental coordination, and on-ground supervision. Among the top-performing districts:

  • IAS Badrinath Singh: 2014‑batch Uttar Pradesh cadre, currently serving as DM Sonbhadra, led with 1,58,88,285 saplings, the highest in the state.
  • IAS Mridul Chaudhary: 2014‑batch Uttar Pradesh cadre, currently DM Jhansi (previously DM Mahoba), oversaw 99,51,686 plantings.
  • IAS Durga Shakti Nagpal: 2010‑batch Uttar Pradesh cadre, serving as DM Lakhimpur Kheri, ensured 96,75,100 saplings were planted.
  • IAS Rajesh Kumar Pandey: 2012‑batch (UP cadre), serving as DM Jalaun, supervised 95,66,224 saplings.
  • IAS Priyanka Niranjan: 2013‑batch Uttar Pradesh cadre, serving as DM Mirzapur , facilitated 99,56,290 saplings.

These efforts reflect both administrative efficiency and a strong commitment to environmental stewardship.

Wide Participation Along Rivers, Highways, and Urban Corridors

The drive saw active participation from government officials, school children, NGOs, and common citizens. Saplings were planted across strategic landscapes—riverbanks, expressways, highways, urban parks, and government lands. Most species selected were native and resilient, such as teak, sheesham, and banyan, ensuring ecological balance.

State’s Ongoing Green Transition

Since 2017, Uttar Pradesh has planted over 240 crore saplings, significantly increasing its green cover. The survival rate of previous plantations stands at 86.67%, validating the long-term sustainability of such mass campaigns. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed the initiative as a “transition from heat wave to green wave,” celebrating the enthusiasm of both administration and citizens.

Also Read: Women SHGs Reassigned Ready-to-Eat Production Work: PM Modi’s Guarantee Realised in Chhattisgarh


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
ACC_Appointments Committee of Cabinet
Senior Bureaucratic Movements Cleared by ACC: Repatriations, Curtailments, and Extensions Notified
shastri-bhawan
CSS Forum Backs Officer Deepak Khoda After Suicide Attempt Over Alleged Workplace Harassment by IAS; Demands High-Level Probe in Letter to Minister
Gandhinagar: Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R
14 Million Seedlings and Counting: Gujarat’s Centres of Excellence Drive Horticulture Innovation with Global Backing
Siyan Gudis old age homes Chhattisgarh
CM Sai Announces 'Siyan Gudis' for Elderly in 4 Chhattisgarh Cities, Launches Welfare Measures on International Day of Older Persons
Sardar Patel 150th birth anniversary celebrations
Gujarat CM Reviews National Unity Day Arrangements Ahead of Sardar Patel’s 150th Birth Anniversary at Sardar Sarovar Dam
Pushkar Singh Dhami CM
Uttarakhand CM Flags Off Free Ambulance for Senior Citizens on International Day of Older Persons
KVS
Cabinet Approves 57 New Kendriya Vidyalayas Across India with ₹5862 Cr Outlay, 4600+ Jobs to Be Created
bureaucracy news
Ambica Anand Appointed Director in Ministry of Steel, Neeraj Surendran Named Deputy Secretary in MSDE
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
IFS Ravikant Meena UPSC IFS
Ravikant Meena on IFS Preparation, Optionals, and Life in Forest Service
Siddhartha Saxena UPSC CAPF
How Siddhartha Saxena Cracked UPSC CAPF AIR 326 Against All Odds
Dr. S.K
Technology Meets Ecology: IFS Dr S K Srivastava’s Game-Changing Innovations in Forest Management | Eco Warrior Awards 2025 Interview
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
UPSC Chairman Ajay Kumar Live Interaction
From Cut-off Dates to Coaching & Reforms: UPSC Chairman Ajay Kumar Assures Aspirants of Fairness, Transparency & a Future-Ready UPSC | UPSC@100
A Century of Service: The UPSC’s Landmark Year Begins. Chairman Ajay Kumar on UPSC’s Centennial: “Merit,...
Giriraj Parihar MPPSC 2024
From Constable to Deputy Collector: Giriraj Parihar’s 9-Year MPPSC Journey | Farmer’s Son, Brother to Five Sisters
From a jail guard to MPPSC 2024 Rank 8, Giriraj Parihar’s nine-year journey of self-study, hard work,...
Ankit MPPSC 2024 Rank 3
From Village Dreams to Deputy Collector’s Chair: Meet Ankit, MPPSC Rank 3 Hindi Medium Topper
Ankit, a Hindi-medium aspirant from Balaghat, secured Rank 3 in MPPSC 2024 and became Deputy Collector...
Social Media
World Rhino Day India
On World Rhino Day, IFS Officer Parveen Kaswan Shares Rare Insights - India Now Hosts 80% of the World’s One-Horned Rhinos
September 22 Marks Global Call for Rhino Conservation; India Holds 80% of World’s Greater One-Horned...
Parag Madhukar Dhakate
Relentless Rains Wreak Havoc in Dehradun: IFS officer PM Dhakate Warns Citizens Amid Flash Floods
Cloudbursts in Dehradun triggered flash floods. IFS officer Dr. PM Dhakate warned citizens to stay indoors...
Forest Guard Tiger Encounter
Tigers Clash in the Wild as Forest Guards Capture Rare Footage , Retired IFS Mohan Pargaien Posts Viral Video
Retired IFS officer Mohan Pargaien shares viral video of three tigers brawling in Ramnagar, as forest...
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
ACC_Appointments Committee of Cabinet
Senior Bureaucratic Movements Cleared by ACC: Repatriations, Curtailments, and Extensions Notified
images (1)
IPS Vakul Jindal’s Fight Against Drugs in Vizianagaram
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
IFS Ravikant Meena UPSC IFS
Siddhartha Saxena UPSC CAPF
Dr. S.K
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT