Lucknow, July 12 -- Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Sunday emphasised that the State ranks number one in the country in increasing forest cover in terms of forests, trees, and jungles, noting it as a massive milestone in the last 9 years under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Earlier, Pathak planted a tree under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative of the central government ahead of Maha Vriksharopan 2026 in the State.

After planting a tree at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, he emphasised that Uttar Pradesh ranks number one in the country in increasing forest cover in terms of forests, trees, and jungles.

"Today, across the state under this campaign, a massive drive has been initiated ...