Amit Shah Plants The 4 Croreth Sapling, Closer To The Glorious Target of All India Tree Plantation Campaign

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, planted the 4 Croreth tree under the ‘All-India Tree Plantation Campaign’ of the Ministry of Home Affairs at the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Group Center in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, on August 18, 2023.

All-India Tree Plantation Campaign, Ministry of Home Affairs at the CRPF Group Center, Uttar Pradesh

During the campaign, Amit Shah addressed the 'All India Tree Plantation Campaign' as a Maha Kumbh of environmental protection. He said that environmental protection is possible only by planting trees because a tree planted today will provide oxygen to many future generations.

He added that with the increasing pollution, the ozone layer is being damaged, and as a result, in the future, solar rays will directly impact the Earth, due to which the Earth will not remain safe for human life. He said that the only way to prevent such a scenario is by planting as many trees as possible and reducing the emission of carbon dioxide.

Home Minister Shah added that two factors were considered when planting trees. First, the trees being planted should have a long lifespan, and second, they should be able to provide maximum oxygen, such as Peepal, Banyan, Neem, Jamun, and others. He said that these trees emit oxygen ranging from 60-100% and will contribute towards the conservation of the earth for years.

All-India Tree Plantation Campaign: Role of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs)

CAPFs have been doing unprecedented work toward environmental protection through this tree plantation drive. They have made consistent efforts in environmental protection by planting and nurturing 4 crore trees and are determined to achieve the target to plant 5 crore trees by December this year.

All the DGs of all CAPFs have shown commitment to this program, and it has been wholeheartedly embraced at all levels. In several places, protective fences and nets were installed to safeguard the saplings, and trenches were dug to ensure their survival.

Amit Shah also inaugurated 15 newly constructed buildings, built at a cost of Rs. 165 crores, across 8 different campuses of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), yesterday during the ceremony.