Punjab Government's special focus on environmental protection

Chandigarh (The Uttam Hindu): Humans have played havoc with nature by indiscriminately cutting down trees. Due to this human error, the entire country is facing natural disasters, and planting more and more trees is the only solution, That is why the Punjab government has been working towards environmental protection since day one, and this is why the Green Punjab initiative has been launched. The Punjab Forest Department has created a new history by planting more than 12,55,700 saplings so far. This number is not just about trees and plants; it reflects our commitment to clean air, cool shade, and a healthy environment. Every sapling tells a story—of helping our cities breathe, protecting our agricultural land, and preserving the sanctity of the gardens established in the name of the Gurus. The Forest Department's initiative to green the state under the Green Punjab Mission is not just a game of numbers, but a new bond of love with the soil of Punjab. This mission shows how deep and beautiful our relationship with nature can be when the government is determined.

The unparalleled courage and genuine dedication shown by the Mann government through the Green Punjab Mission is truly commendable. This is not just a plan — it is the biggest emotional initiative to save the environment in the history of Punjab! Under the Greening Punjab Misston, the Forest Department's undertaking to green the state is not just a game of numbers, but a new bond of love with the soil of Punjab. This mission shows how deep and beautiful our relationship with nature can be when the government is determined. The unprecedented courage and sincere commitment shown by the Mann government through the Greening Punjab Mission is truly worthy of praise. This is not just a plan—it is the biggest emotional initiative for environmental protection in the history of Punjab! Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann says the time has come for us to follow the teachings of Gurbani to restore the state's environment to its pristine glory. The state government is leaving no stone unturned in this noble endeavor. Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann urged the people of Punjab to plant more and more trees. He said that protecting the environment is the duty of all of us, as demanded by the times. Punjab is the first state in the country to implement a 'Carbon Credit Scheme' to protect the environment and control global warming. This project has been implemented in the state in collaboration with the Energy and Resources Institute, and as a pilot project, it aims to distribute {45 crore in four installments to 3,686 farmers in the state.