Haryana's Green Initiative: Massive Tree Planting Drive Tackles Climate Change
Haryana launches ambitious green initiative with mega plantation drive in Faridabad, combining economic development with environmental conservation through strategic tree planting and biodiversity corridors.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini participates in mega plantation drive at Faridabad's Namo Van
Haryana Chief Minister Leads Environmental Conservation Effort
In a significant move towards environmental sustainability and green development, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini led a mega plantation drive in Faridabad on Thursday, emphasizing the critical balance between development and environmental protection.
Strategic Environmental Initiative
The initiative, which coincided with tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries, represents a decisive step in the state's environmental conservation efforts. The program includes the development of a Birds Green Corridor, demonstrating Haryana's commitment to sustainable development.
"Trees are not just a source of wood but the very foundation of life. Without trees, clean air, adequate rainfall, and the continuity of life on Earth would be impossible," stated Chief Minister Saini.
Ambitious Targets and Achievements
The state's environmental commitment has shown impressive results:
- Successfully planted 1.87 crore saplings against a target of 1.6 crore in the first phase
- Current phase targeting another 1.6 crore saplings
- Forest Department has already planted 1.45 crore saplings
- Additional 50 lakh saplings planted by other departments
Economic Development and Environmental Balance
Faridabad, acknowledged as the economic backbone of the state, demonstrates how industrial growth can coexist with environmental responsibility. The city's transformation includes:
- Implementation of the Green Aravalli Action Plan
- Establishment of 56 Herbal Parks
- Creation of 4 Urban Forests and 18 Oxygen Forests
Future Environmental Initiatives
The Namo Van program aims to plant over 3.5 lakh saplings initially, with plans to expand to 20 lakh saplings along Faridabad's district boundary, effectively creating an "oxygen chamber" for residents.
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