Dehradun, July 15 -- As Uttarakhand gears up to celebrate the traditional folk festival of Harela, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday said the occasion would be marked by the plantation of over five lakh saplings across the state, making it a celebration of both culture and commitment to nature conservation.

In a post on X, CM Dhami wrote, "The folk festival Harela, a symbol of our faith, gratitude, and commitment to preserving nature, will be celebrated with great joy tomorrow. On this occasion, a resolution has been made to plant over 5 lakh saplings, marking a new milestone in the connection between this folk tradition of Uttarakhand and a new initiative."

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