Union Home Minister Amit Shah launches 'Mission 5 Million Trees' in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, July 12
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday launched the 'Mission 5 Million Trees' campaign, aimed at planting 50 lakh trees across Ahmedabad.
Shah reached the Science City area in Ahmedabad to participate in the mass plantation drive and inaugurate various development works. He also attended the foundation stone laying ceremony for projects undertaken under the AMC's tree plantation initiative.
The campaign is part of Ahmedabad's efforts to increase green cover and promote environmental conservation through a large-scale plantation drive. Later, Shah also flagged off AMTS buses.
On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has set a target of planting 50 lakh trees across the city this year under Mission Five Million Trees.
Under Mission Five Million Trees, extensive tree plantations will be undertaken along major roads, dividers, public places, gardens, and available open spaces across Ahmedabad. To foster greater public participation in the campaign, initiatives such as 'Green Volunteer' and 'Memorial Park' will be promoted through the AMC Seva Mobile Application.
A special drive will also be launched to transform residential societies into 'Green Societies'. Citizens wishing to undertake plantation activities at their homes or within their societies can register through the AMC Seva App, following which Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation teams will carry out tree plantation free of cost, Gujarat Chief Minister office said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is good but I hope they plant native species that actually survive and not just exotic trees. We've seen many drives where saplings die due to lack of care. Also, need to ensure proper watering and maintenance.
Mission 5 Million Trees is a visionary step! I love the idea of 'Green Societies' and using the AMC Seva App for citizen participation. If every society in Ahmedabad joins, we can easily achieve this target. Sabka prayas se hi ho sakta hai! 🇮🇳
Impressive commitment from the government. 5 million trees is a significant number. As someone who cares about the environment, I appreciate this kind of large-scale action. Hope they also focus on long-term survival rates.
I've been seeing tree plantation drives for years but what's the survival rate? 5 million trees sounds great on paper but many die due to heat and lack of water. I hope AMC has a proper maintenance plan. Otherwise it's just a photo op. 🤷♂️
This is a wonderful initiative! As an Ahmedabad resident, I'm excited about the 'Green Volunteer' program. I've already downloaded the AMC Seva App and will register my society. Small steps like this make a big difference. Let's make Ahmedabad green again! 😊🌿
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