Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Friday launched the state wide campaign of planting 5 lakhs saplings in 5 minutes across the state, which underscores the state's commitment to environmental sustainability and afforestation.
The main function is held at Mohanpur Taranagar, where Chief Minister Dr Saha accompanied by state forest minister Animesh Debbarma, Minister Ratan Lal Nath and others joined hands to plant tree saplings.
Addressing the gathering in the programme, the Chief Minister Dr Saha emphasised on the collective responsibility to preserve nature for future generations. He also stressed on maintaining the ecological balance.
The Chief Minister lauded the state's consistent efforts, noting the significant increase in the number of saplings planted each year from 1 lakh in 2022 to 2 lakh in 2023, and now a record-breaking 5 lakh this year. "Such campaigns are vital and innovative. As this message spreads across India, Tripura will be recognized in a new light," he added.
Meanwhile, forest minister Animesh Debbarma and agriculture minister Ratan Lal Nath reiterated the critical need to protect ecological balance and combat global warming through sustained afforestation efforts. Agriculture Minister stressed on the importance of compensatory planting, urging that for every tree felled, ten more should be planted. "Without nature's aid, survival is impossible. Development should go hand in hand with environmental conservation," he said.
Forest Minister Debbarma declared the event a milestone in environmental protection, noting the involvement of diverse groups, including students, BSF, CRPF, and various institutions. He also announced plans for developing one of the largest flower gardens in the northeastern region within two years.
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