OVER 8 LAKH SAPLINGS PLANTED AT 4.60 LAKH TUBEWELLS, FOREST DEPARTMENT COMMITTED TO CLEAN & GREEN STATE

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The Punjab Government led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is undertaking every possible step to ensure a clean and green environment. In this context, the Forest and Wildlife Preservation Department is has done remarkable work under the guidance of the Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak.

During the year 2023-24, the Department planted 44 lakh saplings under various schemes on the 5740 hectare area. Also, the Department is engaged in the task of planting atleast 3 saplings per tubewell under Punjab Haryaval Lehar at approximately 44 lakh tubewells in the State. In the present year, 8.31 lakh saplings have been planted at 4.60 lakh tubewells.

Coming to the Greening Punjab Mission, this year 105 Nanak Bagichis and 25 Pavittar Van have been operationalized. Under the State Authority CAMPA scheme, 100 toilets have been constructed in as many nurseries at the cost of Rs. 3 crore for ensuring hygienic conditions for the employees especially the females. During the year 2024-25, another 45 toilets are in the pipeline, added the spokesperson.