Udhampur, July 27 -- The Udhampur Forest Division has launched a monsoon plantation drive aimed at restoring ecological balance and expanding green cover, with a target of planting and distributing over one lakh saplings across the region.

Speaking to ANI, Udhampur Forest Division Range Officer Ayush Gupta said plantation activities had commenced with the onset of the monsoon.

"With the onset of the monsoon, the fire season has effectively ended, and we have commenced our forest plantation activities," Gupta said.

He said the department is distributing saplings in collaboration with defence forces, schools, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and private individuals to enhance tree cover outside forest areas.

Gupta said the Forest D...