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Time of India
22-07-2025
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- Time of India
Grand tree plantation program at RET species botanical garden
1 2 Nagpur: A tree plantation programme was organised at the "Rare, Endangered and Threatened Species Botanical Garden" (RET Park) in Mauje Rui (Khairi) within the Butibori Forest Range of Nagpur Forest Division by Maharashtra's Revenue Minister and District Guardian Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Tuesday. The programme was a collaborative effort between Nagpur Forest Division, Maharashtra Compensatory Afforestation Fund Project, and Maharashtra State Biodiversity Board, Nagpur. It formed part of the "Green Maharashtra, Prosperous Maharashtra" initiative launched by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, which aims to plant around 10 crore trees in Maharashtra, alongside the central government's "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign. During Tuesday's plantation event, over 70 rare, endangered, and threatened plant species were planted across 4.50 hectares of the garden. Each plant featured digital labels with QR codes that provided access to scientific information, including the plant's scientific name, conservation status, ecological role, and traditional uses. Additionally, books such as 'Junglachi Duniya', 'Nisarga-Vachan', and 'Jungle Trees of Central India' were made available in the garden. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Speed up your Mac and free up storage with Space Lens MacPaw Read More Undo Bawankule declared that all district-level govt departments have been directed to establish departmental nurseries on plots of 1 to 2 acres. He emphasized the need for adequate planning and public participation to achieve future targets, advocating for tree nurturing to become a national movement. He also instructed forest officials to develop more RET gardens in the district. The programme was attended by Hingna MLA Sameer Meghe, who spoke on afforestation and forest conservation. Senior forest officials present included Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Head of Forest Force) Shomita Biswas, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Conservation), MS Reddy, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Administration), Rishikesh Ranjan, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Chief Executive Officer CAMPA Praveen Chavan, Conservator of Forests Nagpur Circle Shrilakshmi A. Deputy Conservator of Forests Nagpur Forest Division Dr Vinita Vyas, Member Secretary Maharashtra Biodiversity Board Dr Bharatsingh Hada, and Deputy Conservator of Forests Maharashtra Gene Bank Project Poonam Pate. Numerous school and college students from the Butibori area, along with voluntary organisations, NGOs, and villagers from Mauje Rui (Khairi), participated actively in the tree plantation. Participants recorded their activities using the 'Selfie with Tree' and 'Amrit Vriksha' apps. The programme was conducted with active participation of Pramod Wade, Priyadarshan Babhale, and subordinate forest staff. The vote of thanks was delivered by Assistant Conservator of Forests Manoj Dhanvijay.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Grand tree plantation program held at Rare, Endangered and threatened (RET) species botanical garden in Nagpur
1 2 Nagpur: A tree plantation programme was organised at the "Rare, Endangered and Threatened Species Botanical Garden" (RET Park) in Mauje Rui (Khairi) within the Butibori Forest Range of Nagpur Forest Division by Maharashtra's Revenue Minister and District Guardian Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Tuesday. The programme was a collaborative effort between Nagpur Forest Division, Maharashtra Compensatory Afforestation Fund Project, and Maharashtra State Biodiversity Board, Nagpur. It formed part of the "Green Maharashtra, Prosperous Maharashtra" initiative launched by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, which aims to plant around 10 crore trees in Maharashtra, alongside the central government's "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign. During Tuesday's plantation event, over 70 rare, endangered, and threatened plant species were planted across 4.50 hectares of the garden. Each plant featured digital labels with QR codes that provided access to scientific information, including the plant's scientific name, conservation status, ecological role, and traditional uses. Additionally, books such as 'Junglachi Duniya', 'Nisarga-Vachan', and 'Jungle Trees of Central India' were made available in the garden. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo Bawankule declared that all district-level govt departments have been directed to establish departmental nurseries on plots of 1 to 2 acres. He emphasized the need for adequate planning and public participation to achieve future targets, advocating for tree nurturing to become a national movement. He also instructed forest officials to develop more RET gardens in the district. The programme was attended by Hingna MLA Sameer Meghe, who spoke on afforestation and forest conservation. Senior forest officials present included Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Head of Forest Force) Shomita Biswas, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Conservation), MS Reddy, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Administration), Rishikesh Ranjan, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Chief Executive Officer CAMPA Praveen Chavan, Conservator of Forests Nagpur Circle Shrilakshmi A. Deputy Conservator of Forests Nagpur Forest Division Dr Vinita Vyas, Member Secretary Maharashtra Biodiversity Board Dr Bharatsingh Hada, and Deputy Conservator of Forests Maharashtra Compensatory Afforestation Fund Poonam Pate. Numerous school and college students from the Butibori area, along with voluntary organisations, NGOs, and villagers from Mauje Rui (Khairi), participated actively in the tree plantation. Participants recorded their activities using the 'Selfie with Tree' and 'Amrit Vriksha' apps. The programme was conducted with active participation of Pramod Wade, Priyadarshan Babhale, and subordinate forest staff. The vote of thanks was delivered by Assistant Conservator of Forests Manoj Dhanvijay.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
MSBB raises awareness on plastic pollution, urban biodiversity loss
Nagpur: The Maharashtra State Biodiversity Board (MSBB) observed World Environment Day 2025 with various awareness and clean-up activities, focusing on the theme 'Putting an end to plastic pollution'. Under the guidance of Sivabala S, IFS, MSBB encouraged its staff to reduce the use of plastic and adopt eco-friendly alternatives. As part of the programme, MSBB officials visited the municipal solid waste processing plant at Bhandewadi, run by SusBDe under the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC). They observed waste segregation, composting, RDF production, biomining, and plans for setting up a biogas plant. The visit was carried out under the leadership of Surendra Kale, technical officer, MSBB. MSBB also organised a public awareness campaign at Nagpur railway station on Thursday. Commuters were educated about the harmful effects of plastic use and distributed jute bags, encouraging them to follow a sustainable lifestyle as part of Mission LiFE. At the MSBB office, staff members took an oath to reduce plastic use and follow eco-friendly practices. To involve the local community, MSBB organised a cleanliness drive at Telangkhedi garden. Board members, volunteers and citizens helped remove plastic and other non-biodegradable waste from the park. The drive aimed to improve the environment and raise awareness about the link between plastic pollution and urban biodiversity loss. Kale said, "People responded very positively to the event. Many citizens at the public awareness campaign shared that the issue of plastic pollution is something everyone should be aware of. They also felt the need to reduce the use of plastic in their daily lives. It is truly one of the most important issues for ensuring a healthy and safe future for our children and the planet."
