Uttarakhand to Plant Over 5 Lakh Saplings on Harela Festival

Uttarakhand is preparing to plant over 5 lakh saplings on July 16, 2025, to celebrate the Harela festival, a traditional festival of greenery. This large-scale plantation drive aims to set a new record and raise awareness about environmental conservation in the state.

Massive Plantation Drive Across the State

The plantation campaign will cover the entire state, with 3 lakh saplings to be planted in the Garhwal region and 2 lakh in the Kumaon region. The drive is part of this year’s Harela celebration, which carries the special themes — “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” and “Harela Ka Tyohar Manao, Dharti Maa Ka Rin Chukao.”

The saplings will be planted in various locations such as public parks, riverbanks, forests, schools, government campuses, and residential areas.

Community Participation Encouraged

Following the directions of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, preparations are being made to ensure active participation from all sections of society. Villagers, school students, government departments, and environmental groups will take part in the plantation drive.

This mass participation is expected to create greater awareness about environmental protection and encourage people to adopt greener practices in their daily lives.

Aiming to Break the Previous Record

The plantation effort is expected to break the earlier record set in July 2016, when 2 lakh saplings were planted in a single day. By planting over 5 lakh saplings, the state not only wants to set a new record but also send a strong message about its commitment to climate action and sustainable living.