tree planting

Gandhinagar, April 10 – Gujarat plans to develop 8-10 high-tech nurseries across districts and expand mangrove and grassland cover as part of a broader effort to increase green cover, officials said at the conclusion of a two-day Forest Department "Chintan Shibir" (brainstorming session) held in...

New Delhi, April 10 The Delhi government will involve religious institutions in a campaign to plant over 70 lakh saplings across the city to boost green cover and tackle air pollution, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Friday.The government will encourage plantations at...

KISHTWAR, April 8: The School Education Department launched a three-day district-level awareness program at Government Degree College, Kishtwar, covering topics such as road safety, mental health, drug de-addiction, environmental protection, and career guidance.Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar...

JAMMU, APRIL 06: Government Degree Colleges across the Jammu Division conducted tree-planting drives as part of an initiative by the Higher Education Department to promote environmental awareness and sustainable practices among students.At GDC Kastigarh, students and staff planted saplings on...

In Jammu and Kashmir, in a significant initiative aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today launched a large-scale tree planting drive across Jammu and Kashmir, starting from SRML Higher Secondary...

Jaipur, April 4 Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said on Saturday that the state government aims to plant 10 crore saplings this monsoon season under the 'Mission Hariyalo Rajasthan'.Chairing a review meeting of the forest department, Sharma directed the officials to complete all...

Rajgir (Bihar), March 31 President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday that the revival of Nalanda University is a symbol of national and international commitment to re-establish its glorious heritage in a modern setting.Addressing the convocation ceremony of the university here, she said that the...

RAJOURI, MARCH 28: The Indian Army organized a lecture on "Green India and Clean India" at Dheri Masjid School, Haribudha, Rajouri, focusing on hygiene, waste management, tree planting, and sustainable practices. Students were encouraged to adopt environmentally friendly habits and pledged to...

Ekta Nagar (Gujarat), March 21 In light of World Water Day on March 22, new data related to the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Dam highlights its crucial role in providing water, energy, and irrigation across Gujarat and Rajasthan.The multipurpose project, built on the Narmada River in Ekta Nagar...

On the occasion of the International Day of Forests today, Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, urged citizens to pledge to protect forests, safeguarding the life they sustain. In a social media post, the Minister stated that a forest is not merely a...

Shimla, March 20 The 133 Eco Task Force organized several programs across Himachal Pradesh on Friday to mark the International Day of Forests, focusing on raising awareness among local communities about the importance of forest conservation.The task force held events in Kufri (Shimla...

New Delhi, March 20 As summer approaches, the Delhi government has begun to improve green spaces in densely populated areas, making neighborhood parks more usable during the hotter months.The Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) has initiated an environmental upgradation drive across...

Chandigarh, March 13 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated the three-day 38th 'Vasant Utsav' at Town Park in Panchkula's Sector-5 on Friday.For the first time in its 37-year history, the event is being organized on the lines of the Surajkund Mela. During the event, the local...

New Delhi, March 12 – The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has urged all affiliated State and Union Territory Olympic Associations to organize a tree plantation drive, planting 2036 trees each as part of this year's Olympic Day celebrations.Olympic Day is a global celebration of sport and...

Gandhinagar, March 11 Ghana has launched the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign after being inspired by India, Gujarat’s Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia told the state Legislative Assembly on Wednesday.Responding to a question raised by a legislator, Modhwadia said the tree-planting...

Mumbai, March 11 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that the state is on track to become India's first trillion-dollar sub-national economy in the coming years, driven by sustained industrial growth, infrastructure expansion, and increasing technology adoption.Acknowledging...

Chennai, March 9 Tamil Nadu is taking steps to introduce a structured system to evaluate the environmental and climate impact of urban tree-planting initiatives.A newly prepared roadmap proposes a scientific approach to quantify how expanding green cover in cities contributes to climate...

The Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM) celebrated International Women's Day across all districts of J&K, with a series of awareness and community mobilization activities aimed at empowering women and strengthening their role in community development.The celebrations were...

Mumbai, March 8 Maharashtra will plant 300 trees to increase the state's forest cover to 33 percent, and will incorporate arboriculture into government policy to ensure the conservation of trees, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Sunday.The CM was speaking at the ‘Vriksh Vardhan: 2nd...

Chandigarh, March 8 Chief Justice of India Surya Kant inaugurated a walkathon here on Sunday, aimed at raising awareness about women's rights.Justice Kant also participated in the 'Women's Day Walkathon', which started from the police post at Sukhna Lake and ended at the Open Hand Monument...