Gorakhpur, July 11 -- The Uttar Pradesh government will launch its mega plantation drive, 'Maha Vriksharopan 2026', on July 12, with a target to plant 35 crore saplings across the state under the central theme "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" (One Tree in the Name of Mother), the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will officially launch the environmental campaign from Gorakhpur.

As part of the launch event, the Chief Minister will establish the 'Holy Triveni Plantation and Development Garden' in Gorakhpur. Further, in a boost to sustainable agriculture and green incentives, CM Adityanath will distribute certificates to local farmers under the Carbon Credit Scheme.

According to the CMO, the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campa...