GREATER NOIDA, Feb. 15 -- Chairing a crucial meeting on afforestation, environmental protection, and water conservation on Friday, Gautam Budh Nagar district magistrate Manish Kumar Verma strssed on 100% geo-tagging of trees planted under government programmes.

He also directed departments to submit verification reports for the 2024-25 afforestation drive and finalise land selection for 2025-26 plantations.

Senior officials from the pollution control board and forest department, among others, participated in the meeting.

"All departments must ensure 100% geo-tagging of planted trees and submit verification reports without delay. Afforestation targets should be met on time with proper planning and execution. We must take a multipronged ...