Up govt to plant 22 cr saplings on August Kranti Diwas, CM, Guv to participate'

The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday decided to plant a record 22 crore saplings in the state on August Kranti Diwas and 'geotag' them as well to keep an eye over their growth. The decision was taken by the state Cabinet in its meeting today chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, said government spokesperson Sidharth Nath Singh.

Governor Anandiben Patel and CM Adityanath too will participate in the program and plant saplings. While Governor Patel will plant saplings in Kasganj, Adityanath will attend a program in Allahabad.

"On August 9, the Kranti Diwas', the state is going to make a record by planting 22 crore saplings to make the earth greener," Singh told reporters while briefing them about the Cabinet decisions. He said all saplings will be also be 'geotagged' to monitor their growth and location.

Asked if the the government has contacted the Guinness Book of World Record on its initiative, Singh said, "We haven't approached them, but they will surely take note of it." PTI ABN RAX RAX