Under the direction of TN Minister R.Sakkarapani, this massive tree planting drive was completed. As a result, the Feat has earned a place in the categories "Most Trees Planted by a Team in 4 Hours (Single Location)" in Elite World Records, Asian Records Academy, India Records Academy, and Tamilan Book of Records.
V. Geethalakshmi, Vice-Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, stated that this massive plantation drive raised awareness about the importance of preserving trees and how they help to mitigate climate change. She added that in the future, this location would be adobe to the dense forest, which would provide shelter for a variety of species.
C. Dinesh Kumar, Additional-Collector(Development), stated that we have spent the last four months cleaning up the entire land that was no longer useful to humanity. He went on to say that this historical project serves as an example and a benchmark in the Green Revolution. Dr. S.Visagan, District Collector, explained that the results of this massive plantation drive have been positive, thanks to the district administration's hard work and efforts. He also stated that everyone should participate in the Green Tamil Nadu Mission.
According to TN Minister R. Sakkarapani, this massive plantation festival was executed with a sincere commitment to fulfil the mission "Green-Tamil Nadu," an initiative by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu with the task of increasing its forest cover to 33% from the current 23.7 percent by 2030 to combat climate change. In 4 hours, we planted 6.03 million trees, covering 52 hectares. I am confident that this location will be a treasure for the general public, and that it will soon become an iconic tourist destination in the state, he added proudly.
"I congratulate the people of Oddanchatram constituency on their successful plantation drive," said Udhayanidhi Stalin, Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development. Environmental conservation is an essential component of the Dravidian model, and the Tamil Nadu government takes numerous measures to protect and combat nature and the environment. I applaud the efforts of the Tamil Nadu Food Minister in carrying out this massive plantation drive, he said.
Dr. Rabih Baalbaki, CEO of Elite World Records, stated that planting and maintaining 6.03 lakh trees is an asset to the state and the country. "I am pleased to confer Elite World Records title to this project," he added. Planting 6.03 lakh trees, according to Ameet.K.Hingorani, Senior Adjudicator-Elite World Records, will be a massive life-changer for the Dindigul district. Every day, these trees will provide oxygen to 24 lakh people. They will also alter the region's ecosystem.
Council of Ministers Udhayanidhi Stalin (Youth Welfare and Sports Development), R. Sakkarapani (Food and Civil Supplies), I. Periyasamy (Rural Development), Dr Mathiventhan (Forest) and Dr S. Visagan (District Collector) attended the event, as did MPs, MLAs, local body representatives, and other district officials. This Visionary Project will be a lasting asset as a pioneer tourist destination, and the people of the district will benefit from this treasure for their vibrant neighbourhood.
