Lucknow, July 12 -- Joining Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's 35 crore plantation campaign, the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department on Sunday launched an extensive plantation drive across major tourism destinations under 'Vriksharopan Mahayagya-2026', reinforcing the state's commitment to sustainable tourism and environmental conservation.
Additional Chief Secretary, Tourism, Culture and Religious Affairs, Amrit Abhijat, planted a sapling at Kalli Paschim to mark the occasion.
Under the target, the Tourism Department is planting nearly one lakh saplings across tourism projects and destinations. Native and eco-friendly species, including Peepal, Banyan, Neem, Arjun, Jamun, Mango, Mahua, Bael, and Amla, are being planted to enhance the green co...