Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches ‘Amrit Brikshya Andolan’ app: The Assam government has announced a big programme dubbed ‘Amrit Brikshya Andolan’ in order to increase forest cover and battle climate change. This ambitious project aims to plant 1 crore saplings in a single day in September, marking a crucial milestone in the state’s efforts to boost its green economy and contribute to the fight against global warming.
This large-scale initiative’s principal goal is to considerably enhance Assam’s forest cover and stimulate collaborative action in the face of climate change.
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Amrit Brikshya Andolan: A People-Powered Plantation Drive
- On September 17, nearly 40 lakh members of women’s self-help groups from around the state will play an important role by planting two economically viable seedlings apiece, totaling 80 lakh saplings.
- The remaining 20 lakhs or more saplings will be planted by people belonging to various walks of life, including anganwadi workers, tea garden workers, government officials, police and forest battalions, and members of the general public of the state.
Amrit Brikshya Andolan: Incentives to Encourage Participation
- To encourage participation and ensure the success of the initiative, the state government will set up distribution centers to provide saplings conveniently.
- Additionally, everyone who registers with the ‘Amrit Brikshya Andolan’ app or webpage and uploads geo-tagged images of themselves planting the seedlings will receive a Rs 100 incentive credited to their bank account.
- This incentive-based approach is expected to motivate a higher number of people to actively participate in the plantation drive.
Amrit Brikshya Andolan: Future Targets
While the immediate target of ‘Amrit Brikshya Andolan’ is to plant 1 crore saplings in a single day, the state government has set its sights on even more ambitious goals. By the year 2025, Assam aims to plant a staggering 5 crore saplings, further fortifying its commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable growth.
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- Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change: Shri Bhupender Yadav
