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Rajasthan has achieved an impressive environmental milestone by planting over 10 crore saplings this year. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma celebrated this success as part of the Hariyalo Rajasthan campaign. The initiative draws inspiration from Prime Minister Modi's nationwide plantation drive and aims for 50 crore trees in five years. This massive effort involves geo-tagging for monitoring and represents a concrete step toward a greener future for generations.

Key Points: Rajasthan Plants 10 Crore Saplings Under Hariyalo Campaign

  • Rajasthan surpasses 10 crore sapling target with 10.21 crore planted in 2025
  • Campaign inspired by PM Modi's Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiative
  • 37.5 lakh individual plantings and 9.83 crore at block level achieved
  • Five-year goal targets 50 crore saplings with geo-tagging for survival
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Hariyalo campaign: Over 10 crore saplings planted in 2025, claims Rajasthan CM

Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma announces state exceeded 10 crore sapling target in 2025 Hariyalo campaign, part of 5-year 50 crore plantation goal inspired by PM Modi.

"This success reflects the collective awareness and commitment of the people of Rajasthan towards environmental conservation - Bhajan Lal Sharma"

Jaipur, 19 Aug

Rajasthan has achieved a historic milestone under the Hariyalo Rajasthan campaign, with the state crossing the target of planting 10 crore saplings this year.

On Tuesday, Minister of State for Forest and Environment (Independent Charge) Sanjay Sharma met Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma at his residence and congratulated him on this achievement.

On this occasion, the Chief Minister released a campaign poster, while the Forest Minister presented a sapling to him.

Taking inspiration from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative, the state government launched Hariyalo Rajasthan under the Chief Minister’s Plantation Mahabhiyan on Hariyali Teej last year.

The government has set a goal of planting 50 crore saplings in five years, ensuring their survival through geo-tagging and systematic monitoring.

The Chief Minister said that last year the target of 7 crore saplings was surpassed by planting 7.5 crore saplings, and this year’s goal of 10 crore has also been exceeded, with 10.21 crore saplings planted so far.

He urged the department to continue motivating citizens to participate actively, as the monsoon season still offers opportunities for plantation.

Sharma emphasised that this success reflects the collective awareness and commitment of the people of Rajasthan towards environmental conservation.

He noted that the plantation is not merely symbolic but a concrete step towards securing a greener future for the coming generations.

The Chief Minister also appealed to the public to take an active part in plantation drives under ‘Hariyalo Rajasthan’.

So far, 37.5 lakh saplings have been planted individually and 9.83 crore at the block level, covering nearly 20 lakh hectares of land across 2,74,920 plantation sites.

Various departments have also contributed significantly - Education Department (3.25 crore), Rural Development (2.65 crore), Forest Department (2 crore), and Pollution Control Board (50 lakh).

- IANS

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Rajesh Q
Great initiative but I hope this isn't just another statistics game. In my village, many saplings planted last year dried up due to lack of maintenance. Government should focus on survival rate, not just plantation numbers.
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Ananya R
Wonderful to see educational institutions contributing 3.25 crore saplings! Getting children involved in environmental conservation from young age will create lasting impact. 👏 My daughter's school participated and she's so proud of her plant!
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Michael C
Impressive scale! 10 crore trees is massive. Hope other states learn from Rajasthan's approach. The geo-tagging and monitoring system could be a model for climate action projects worldwide.
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Suresh O
Good work but they should plant more native species that can survive Rajasthan's harsh climate. Exotic species won't last long. Also need better water management for these plants during summer months.
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Kavya N
Hariyali Teej was the perfect day to launch this! Connecting traditional festivals with environmental causes is brilliant. 🙏 Our culture has always valued nature - glad to see it being revived in such practical ways.

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