Lucknow, July 13 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said the state has achieved the target of planting 40 crore saplings under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, calling it a "new milestone" and urging people to make tree plantation a part of their lives and celebrations.

In a post shared on X, the Chief Minister said the achievement reflects the growing strength of the "New Uttar Pradesh" in the "New India."

"Under the Vriksharopan Mahayagya-2026, the state has achieved a new milestone by successfully meeting the target of planting 40 crore saplings under ''Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam'' campaign. This is a triumphant proclamation of the newfound strength of the 'New Uttar Pradesh' in the 'New India'," CM Yogi wrote.

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