CM Yogi waters a sapling in Sultanpur along the Purvanchal e-way.
LUCKNOW: In a massive feat, at least 25.5 crore saplings were planted across Uttar Pradesh on Sunday as part of mega plantation drive, Vriksharopan Janaandolan 2021.
The Yogi Adityanath government had fixed the target of planting 30 crore saplings in 2021-22 out of which 25 crore were to be planted on Sunday. Surpassing the target, over 25.5 crore trees were planted during the day. The remaining five crore trees will also be planted this month.
Governor Anandiben Patel during a Van Mahotsav programme near Jhansi, where she planted a banyan and peepal tree on Sunday.