LUCKNOW, May 18 -- : Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday set a new target to increase Uttar Pradesh's green cover to 20% of the state's geographical area by 2030, a considerable increase from the current 9.96%.He also said the annual plantation drive will be held between July 1 and 7 with the aim to plant 35 crore (350 million) saplings.The chief minister made the announcement while chairing a review meeting of the forest and environment department.

"Make plantation a people's campaign only then our green cover target will be achieved. The plantation drive will be evaluated on the basis of results and not just plantation data," he said.

Reviewing the progress of various projects, he also told officials to decide on the consultant...