LUCKNOW, July 10 -- The Uttar Pradesh government claimed that 37.21 crore saplings were planted in a single day on Wednesday under the mega plantation drive 2025, surpassing the target of 37 crore for the campaign by over 21 lakh.

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath planted saplings in Ayodhya, Azamgarh and Gorakhpur, along with forest minister Arun K Saxena and head of forest force Sunil Chaudhary.

"It brings happiness to say Uttar Pradesh has planted over 37-crore saplings in one day. This is not merely a number; it reflects our collective sensitivity, responsibility, and gratitude towards nature," Adityanath said after the drive.

A total of 37,21,40,925 saplings were planted across 5,89,705 plantation sites in 18 divisions.

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