Agartala, July 5:Tripura has set a new environmental milestone by planting 5 lakh seedlings in just 5 minutes, as announced by Chief Minister Manik Saha.
The state-level mass plantation drive took place across the state and one such plantation drive at also took place at NH 108B near Taranagar, Mohanpur in West Tripura where Chief Minister Manik Saha, Power Minister Ratanlal Nath and Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma also planted saplings along with others.
Saha highlighted that this record-breaking effort follows previous plantation drives, with over one lakh saplings planted in 2022 and more than two lakh later the same year.
He praised Forest Minister Debbarma and his team for their dedication to reviving nature and combating global warming.
“In our developmental activities and road construction, trees may be cut down, but it is essential to compensate by planting double or triple the number of trees,” Saha stated, emphasizing the importance of environmental sustainability.
Forest Minister Debbarma announced the ambitious goal of planting 50 lakh saplings over the next few months to increase the state’s forest cover, which has been declining due to deforestation and illegal logging.
Additionally, he revealed plans to establish the largest flower park in the region in Tripura.
The drive saw participation from officials of various departments, NGOs, social organizations, schools, and institutions, demonstrating a collective effort towards environmental conservation across Tripura.
