Maharashtra Aims to Plant 100 Million Trees This Year

Maharashtra's Ambitious Tree Planting Initiative

The Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, has announced an ambitious target for the state government to plant 100 million trees this year. During a review meeting for the 'Green Maharashtra, Prosperous Maharashtra' tree planting campaign held on the eve of World Environment Day, Fadnavis emphasized the need to transform tree planting into a public movement.

In a statement released after the meeting, the Chief Minister remarked, “We have set a goal of planting 100 million trees this year, and we aim to repeat this target next year. This initiative is not merely about numbers; it is a step towards building a greener and sustainable future for the state.”

He highlighted Maharashtra's leading role in recent years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative 'One Tree in the Name of Mother'. Fadnavis stressed the importance of making tree planting a collective effort.

“I have urged all departments, local bodies, and social organizations to participate in this initiative,” he stated. He also directed the effective utilization of the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) funds to ensure visible impacts at the grassroots level. The Chief Minister noted that the Forest Department will spearhead planting along highways and pilgrimage routes.