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Business Standard
4 days ago
- General
- Business Standard
Andhra launches plantation drive to boost green cover to 50% by 2047
The Andhra Pradesh government launched a large-scale greening campaign on Thursday to mark World Environment Day, with the objective of increasing the state's green cover from the current 30.05 per cent to 50 per cent by 2047. The initiative, part of the Vana Mahotsav (forest festival) and End Plastic Pollution drive, involves planting 10 million saplings across the state. Currently, the green cover includes 22.96 per cent recorded forest area and 7.09 per cent trees outside forests. Officials aim to add over 32,000 square kilometres of green area to meet the 2047 target. CM, deputy CM launch campaign Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan launched the campaign at the state level, with concurrent events held at district and constituency levels. Target: 55.8 million saplings in 2025 The state plans to plant 55.8 million saplings in 2025, covering 180,000 hectares. The goal is to achieve 37 per cent green cover by 2029, with an annual increase of 1.5 per cent. Progress will be monitored through geo-tagging, drone surveillance, satellite imagery, and audit-based scoring. Real-time dashboards will track developments and encourage public participation. Mission Haritha Andhra Pradesh to oversee campaign District Collectors will coordinate the drive with support from senior IAS and IFS officers. Nodal officers will oversee the campaign under the Mission Haritha Andhra Pradesh initiative. Between 2025 and 2030, over 987,000 hectares will be covered through plantations led by the Forest and Horticulture departments, with support from other line departments and local bodies.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Andhra launches massive plantation drive, aims to boost green cover to 50% by 2047
Andhra Pradesh government launched a massive greening campaign on World Environment Day, initiating "Vana Mahotsav" and an "End Plastic Pollution" drive. The goal is to increase the state's green cover from 29 to 50 percent by planting one crore saplings statewide. The initiative includes advanced monitoring and aims to achieve 37 percent green cover by 2029. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday launched a massive greening campaign to mark World Environment Day, aiming to increase the state's green cover from 29 to 50 part of the initiative, the government rolled out 'Vana Mahotsav (forest festival)' and 'End Plastic Pollution' drive, with plans to plant one crore saplings statewide today."Currently, Andhra Pradesh's green cover is over 30.05 percent, combining 22.96 percent recorded forest area and 7.09 percent trees outside forests. Officials aim to add over 32,000 sq km to reach 50 percent cover," said a press Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan launched the programme at the state level. District and grassroots events also began simultaneously across constituencies and institutions.A total of 5.58 crore saplings will be planted during 2025 on 1.8 lakh hectares aiming to achieve 37 percent green cover by 2029, increasing 1.5 percent 2025 and 2030, the government departments will plant over 9.87 lakh hectares, the Forest and Horticulture departments will play a central role, backed by line departments and local agencies, said the District's Collector will coordinate efforts, supported by a senior IAS/IFS officer while the Nodal officers will monitor implementation under the 'Mission Haritha Andhra Pradesh' monitoring will include geo-tagging, drone checks, satellite mapping, and audit-based scoring systems. Real-time dashboards will ensure transparency and public participation in afforestation efforts.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
CM Naidu, Pawan Kalyan launch one crore plantation in a day programme
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan launched 'Vana Mahotsav' to plant one crore saplings across the state on World Environment Day on Thursday. They, along with Municipal Administration Minister P. Narayana, planted the saplings at ADCL Park in the state capital, Amaravati. The leaders visited the stalls arranged by the Pollution Control Board (PCB) on environmental protection. PCB Chairman Krishnaiah explained to the Chief Minister the steps being taken for plastic recycling. The Chief Minister directed officials to formulate a special policy on recycling. He asked them to give him a report on this every 15 days. Earlier, Chandrababu Naidu, in his post on 'X' said that nature is not the property of anyone. "Everyone is responsible for protecting the environment. It is our duty to protect forests and water resources. That is why the government has taken up a large-scale tree planting programme. On the occasion of World Environment Day, today, we are requesting everyone to participate in the programme of planting one crore trees in one day," CM Naidu said. "This year, the theme of World Environment Day is plastic pollution eradication. Let us do our part to reduce plastic pollution. Let us take a pledge to protect the environment," he added. Pawan Kalyan, who is also the Minister for Forest and Environment, stated that a clean and healthy environment is the greatest gift we can offer future generations. "Let us act responsibly and take up the duty of environmental protection. Let's plant saplings, prevent water pollution, and work towards the conservation of wildlife," Pawan Kalyan said. Meanwhile, the Forest Department said that Andhra Pradesh currently has 29 per cent land under green (tree) cover. The state government has set a target of increasing this to 50 per cent by 2047 by greening various types of land available with the farmers, the Revenue Department, institutional lands, lands along roadside, railway lines and canals. Out of the total geographical area of 1,62,923 square kilometres in the state, 48,978 square kilometres has green cover. Green cover is planned over an additional area of 32,483 square kilometres. According to the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, this year World Environment Day is being celebrated with two themes - 'Vana Mahotsav' programme and 'End plastic pollution' to achieve the goal of a 'Swachh Andhra Pradesh'. A record one crore seedlings will be planted by various departments and other stakeholders across the state in a single day on Thursday. During the 2025 planting season, the Forest Department, Rural Development, Pollution Control Board, Horticulture Departments and others have set a target of planting 5.58 crore saplings over approximately 1.8 lakh hectares in all districts across the state.
Hans India
28-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
58 lakh saplings to be planted this Vana Mahotsav in MBNR
Mahabubnagar: District Collector Vijayendira Boyi has directed all concerned departments to make full-scale preparations for the upcoming Vana Mahotsav celebrations, scheduled to be held in the first or second week of June, as per the government's guidelines. Chairing a review meeting at the District Collectorate on Tuesday, the Collector emphasized that this year's Vana Mahotsav would see an ambitious target of planting 58 lakh saplings across the district. The plantation drive will be executed through various government departments, with a strong push for community participation. The Collector instructed that public representatives and citizens must be actively involved, and awareness programs should be conducted at the Mandal level to ensure widespread participation and understanding of the initiative's environmental importance. Departments have been directed to identify plantation sites and upload the details on the TGFMIS (Telangana Green Fund Management Information System) portal to ensure transparency and proper tracking. Additionally, the Collector stressed the need to keep adequate stock of saplings at nurseries for smooth distribution. 'Every sapling distributed must be properly planted and nurtured. Survival is as important as plantation,' she noted, urging officials to work collectively to meet the full plantation target. Senior officials, including Additional Collector (Local Bodies) Shivendra Pratap, Additional Collector (Revenue) Mohan Rao, District Forest Officer Satyanarayana, DRDO Narsimhulu, and representatives from various related departments, were present at the meeting.
