More than 15 lakh saplings planted on the banks of 26 rivers
Planting of fruit-bearing plants will also enhance the beauty of riverbanks
Raipur, October 16 2022 / Nearly 15.41 lakh saplings have been planted on the banks of 26 different rivers of the state under the ‘River Bank Tree Plantation’ programme during this rainy season. This will increase the green cover by 1, 400 hectares besides ensuring the ecological rejuvenation of water bodies and soil conservation. The planting of fruit-bearing plants will also enhance the beauty of the area.
According to the direction of Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel, the work of plantation at river banks was done by the forest department under the guidance of Forest and Climate Change Minister Shri Mohammad Akbar. The plantation has been done using CAMPA and departmental funds. Rivers covered during the current year’s plan includes Shivnath, Phulkadei, Kendai, Lilagar River, Mahanadi, Hasdeo, Aagar, Rihand River, Meghanala, Jhinka River, Moran, Sondur, Banki River, Galphula, Neur River , Kewai, Khatambar, Bhaisun, Chundi, Bhavai River, Banas River, Rampa River and Bhulu River.
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force Shri Sanjay Shukla informed that about 2.89 lakh saplings have been planted in 263 hectare area near 8 rivers under the Bilaspur circle. Similarly, 20, 595 saplings have been planted in 19 hectare areas near 4 rivers under Kanker circle and 31, in 29 hectare areas near 2 rivers under Raipur circle. Apart from this, 11.84 lakh saplings have been planted in a 1,076 hectare area near 12 rivers located in Surajpur, Balrampur, Korea and Manendragarh forest divisions under Surguja circle.
