Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh is set to embark on the establishment of special forests, beginning with the ‘Eklavya Van’ in Pilibhit on July 18. This initiative follows the state’s record-setting plantation drive on July 9, where over 37,21,40,925 saplings were planted in a single day.
State-level events
The Forest Department has finalized the schedule for state-level events related to this ambitious afforestation program, which will continue throughout the monsoon season. Different forest divisions across the state have been tasked with organizing key events and developing distinct thematic forests at the state level.
CM Yogi has directed that all such state-level events be celebrated as grand festivals to inspire public participation and environmental consciousness.
‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0’
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Sunil Chaudhary said that, under CM Yogi Adityanath’s direction, the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0’ plantation drive will be celebrated like a festival. Special forests will be developed across all divisions, with key events at the state level.
Divisions will organize local programs, while zonal or divisional chief conservators will serve as nodal officers for state-level events.
2025 monsoon season plan
As in previous years, the Yogi government remains committed to developing special gardens. For the 2025 monsoon season, the Forest Department is fully prepared to promote and protect themed plantations.
This year’s plan includes Shakti Van, Eklavya Van, Oxy Van, Triveni Van, Atal Van, Gopal Van, Ekta Van, along with unique initiatives like Pavitra Dhara Plantation, Bhai-Behan Plantation, Shaurya Van, and ‘Ek Ped Guru Ke Naam’.
Additionally, special focus is being given to moringa (drumstick) plantations and collaborative drives with industrial units.
Schedule of special forest establishment programs in UP as per the Forest Department’s plan
Special Forest Program |
Proposed Date |
State-Level Venue |
|---|---|---|
Eklavya Van |
July 18 |
Pilibhit |
Oxy Van |
July 19 |
Bareilly |
Shakti Van |
July 21 |
Lucknow |
Triveni Van |
July 23 |
Prayagraj |
Atal Van |
July 25 |
Agra |
Sahjan Bhandara |
July 26 |
All Forest Divisions |
Gopal Van |
July 27 |
Mathura |
Ekta Van |
July 31 |
Meerut |
Pavitra Dhara Plantation |
August 4 |
All Forest Divisions |
Plantation by Industrial Units & Pledge Seminar |
August 6 |
Kanpur |
August 7 |
Bareilly |
|
August 8 |
Meerut |
|
Bhai-Behan Plantation (Raksha Bandhan Vatika) |
August 9 |
All Forest Divisions |
Shaurya/Sindoor Van |
August 15 |
Lucknow |
Ek Ped Guru Ke Naam Plantation |
September 5 |
All Forest Divisions |