LUCKNOW, Sept. 12 -- The Seva Parv will be observed nationwide from September 17 to October 2, with a target of planting 1.25 crore saplings. In Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi government has set a goal of 15 lakh plantations. On the opening day, each of the state's 34 Nagar Vans will plant at least 100 saplings.

Alongside plantation drives, campaigns on environmental awareness, rainwater harvesting, and conservation will also be conducted. Divisional Forest Officers in every district have been designated as nodal officers for the campaign.

Principal Secretary (Forest-Environment) Anil Kumar said that all 75 districts will take part in the initiative, with efforts focused on ensuring public participation.

For the plantation drive the species of ...