LUCKNOW, July 17 -- Having planted 37,21,40,925 saplings on a single day on July 9, Uttar Pradesh is set to embark on establishing special forests, beginning with the 'Eklavya Van' in Pilibhit on July 18. The forest department has finalised the schedule for state-level events related to this ambitious afforestation programme, which will continue throughout the monsoon. Different forest divisions across the state have been tasked with organising key events and developing distinct thematic forests at the state level. Principal chief conservator of forests, Sunil Chaudhary, said in a press statement on Wednesday that 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0' plantation drive will be celebrated like a festival. Special forests will be developed across all divisions, with key events at the state level. htc...