Lucknow, July 10 -- Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh is undergoing a remarkable transformation from battling heatwaves to embracing a thriving green wave. The state is setting new milestones in environmental protection and green cover expansion, reflecting CM Yogi's unwavering commitment to sustainable development.
As part of this green revolution, the mega plantation campaign, under the theme "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0," achieved a record-breaking feat in 2025 by planting over 37.21 crore saplings in a single year. Over the past eight years, the state has planted more than 240 crore saplings, making it one of the largest plantation drives in the country. According to the Forest Department, the o...