Uttar Pradesh to plant 35cr saplings in 1 day
India
On July 12, Uttar Pradesh will try to set a new record by planting 35 crore saplings in just one day as part of the Vriksharopan Mahabhiyan 2026.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is calling it a people-powered push for climate action and water security, encouraging everyone (from students to farmers) to join in.
UP aims 15% cover by 2030
This mega drive is all about boosting UP's green cover to 15% by 2030 and eventually hitting 20% by 2047.
The state has already grown its forest and tree cover from just over 9% to nearly 10% since 2017.
There's also special focus on planting shade trees in public spaces through Mission Chhaya, a move aimed at making cities cooler during heat waves.