Govt targets 47.64 lakh palm & toddy saplings in Vanamahotsavam drive
As part of the Vanamahotsavam programme, Forest Minister Konda Surekha stated that the government has decided to plant 47.64 lakh palm and toddy saplings across the state. Appropriate orders have been issued to forest officials in this regard, with the target set to be achieved within a two-year period. The Forest Department alone plans to plant 5.04 lakh palm saplings. Overall, the department is proceeding with a target of planting 18.02 crore saplings across the state during this year's Vanamahotsavam. Minister Surekha is leading efforts to increase Telangana's forest area from 24.05 per cent to 33 per cent, in line with the National Forest Policy. The government had set a broader target of 18.02 crore saplings for this year. To ensure this year's Vanamahotsavam is a success, 20 crore saplings were already prepared in 14,355 nurseries across the state.
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