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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced a massive tree plantation drive targeting 37 crore saplings in a single day. The initiative supports PM Modi's Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign, encouraging public participation through selfies. Yogi emphasized planting flowering trees along highways and urban roads for better aesthetics. The drive aligns with the state's environmental goals while honoring Modi's vision for a greener India.

Key Points: Yogi Adityanath Announces 37 Crore Sapling Drive for Modi's Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam

  • UP to plant 37 crore trees in one day on July 9
  • CM Yogi urges public participation via selfie campaign
  • Drive supports PM Modi's Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiative
  • Focus on highways, expressways, and urban green spaces
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UP govt to plant over 37 crore saplings on July 9 to bolster PM Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative

UP CM Yogi Adityanath urges public to join July 9 plantation drive, aiming to plant 37 crore trees under PM Modi's Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign.

"On July 9, over 37 crore saplings will be planted in a single day in Uttar Pradesh under this campaign - CM Yogi Adityanath"

Lucknow, July 6

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday announced to plant over 37 crore saplings on July 9 to bolster PM Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative.

He held a meeting with all village heads, blockheads, district panchayat presidents, and other officials through video conferencing.

The Chief Minister urged people to take part in a state-wide tree plantation drive on July 9 from 7 AM to 7 PM. He also encouraged people to plant a tree and share a selfie to spread awareness.

While virtually addressing the meeting, Yogi Adityanath said, "If we plant flowering trees on the roads' median and give the responsibility of protecting them to NGO or other organisations, it will give out a good message. We have to do it on expressways, highways, interstate connectivity or municipality roads... I appeal to everyone to join the campaign on 9th July from 7 AM to 7 PM, and take a selfie after planting a tree..."

The Chief Minister said that the state will plant over 37 crore saplings in a single day on July 9 as part of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, launched on June 5, 2025, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision.

He called the initiative a growing success and urged public participation.

"The mission that we started following the vision of PM Modi on June 5, 2025, 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' is reaching towards newer heights of success. On July 9, over 37 crore saplings will be planted in a single day in Uttar Pradesh under this campaign," CM Yogi said.

Earlier in the day, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid floral tribute to Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his 125th birth anniversary.

Addressing the event in Lucknow, CM Yogi remembered Mookerjee's contributions as an educationist and his service during the Bengal famine in 1943.

"It is the 125th birth anniversary of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee today. On behalf of the people of the state, I pay tribute to him today. Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee was born on 6th July 1901. At the age of 33, he became the youngest Vice Chancellor of Calcutta University. He was a great educationist and freedom fighter. The country remembers the service he did during the Bengal famine," CM Yogi said.

- ANI

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Priya S
Hope they ensure proper maintenance too. Last year many saplings dried up within weeks. Planting is good, but survival rate matters more. Still, good effort by UP govt.
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Arjun K
Great to see our CM honoring Dr. Mookerjee while pushing environmental initiatives. True leadership combines heritage with progress. Will plant neem saplings in my society.
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Sarah B
As an environmentalist working in India, I appreciate the scale but suggest focusing on native species rather than ornamental flowering trees. They support local biodiversity better.
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Vikram M
Selfie after planting? Typical these days! But if it gets more people to plant trees, why not? My office is organizing a group plantation drive. Every small effort counts.
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Kavya N
My children are so excited about this! Their school is participating too. Teaching the next generation to care for nature is as important as the trees themselves. 👏
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Nikhil C
Hope this isn't just for show. UP needs serious afforestation after losing so much green cover to development. The numbers sound impressive but implementation is key.

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