UP Government launches Ganga Hariteema Yojana
Uttar Pradesh Government has launched Ganga Hariteema Yojana (also known as Ganga Greenery scheme) in 27 districts of the state located on the bank of river Ganga. It was launched by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in a function organised on bank of Sangam the confluence of rivers of Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati.
Key Facts
The scheme aims at enhancing green cover in catchment areas of river Ganga and control land erosion. Under it tree plantation will be carried out in 1 Km areas from banks of river. General people will also be encouraged for tree plantation on their private lands under ‘One Person One Tree’ slogan.
Department of Forest has been nominated as nodal department for the scheme. High power committee under chairmanship of Chief Minister will monitor implementation of scheme. The scheme will be carried out by September 16, 2018 which is observed as Ozone Day.
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Paperfree World
June 19, 2018 at 10:45 amIts always Good to Grow trees. Because we are not going to give anything to tree, but we will be definitely benefited by tree plantation.
Paperfree World
June 19, 2018 at 10:45 amIts always Good to Grow trees. Because we are not going to give anything to tree, but we will be definitely benefited by tree plantation.