Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath initiated a grand endeavor to plant 5 crore saplings under the Tree Plantation Campaign-2023. Speaking at the inauguration near Gomti bank, he emphasized that safeguarding nature is the key to securing humanity from calamities. CM Yogi articulated that these trees would serve as bridges connecting people to both nature and spirituality. The significance of the sacred trees—Peepal, Pakad, and Banyan—was highlighted, termed as Harishankari by Indian saints.
CM Yogi underscored the repercussions of tampering with nature, pointing to recent disasters like heavy rains causing loss of life and property. He invoked Prime Minister Modi’s call for resolutions during the ‘Kranti Diwas/Quit India Movement’, linking it to the current efforts to save the environment. Amrit Stambh, a monument with symbolic numerology, was introduced, marking the region’s commitment to environmental preservation.