Thiruvananthapuram, July 28 -- The Haritha Keralam Mission aims to plant 1 crore saplings across Kerala by September 30, 2025, with over 21 lakh already planted so far.

The initiative aligns with broader goals of ecological restoration and achieving a net-zero carbon footprint for the state, said Dr. TN Seema, Vice Chairperson, Haritha Keralam Mission, which was formed in 2016 by the Kerala Government with a mission to promote cleanliness, water abundance, water security, and safe food production.

She stated that large-scale sapling production will be undertaken in August and September under the leadership of local self-government institutions, educational institutions, Kudumbashree members, neighborhood groups, the Mahatma Gandhi Nationa...