Madhya Pradesh is turning heads with its massive tree plantation drives, even breaking world records with its efforts. The government recently set a Guinness World Record by planting more than 11 lakh trees in a single day in Indore, the country's cleanest city. Initiatives like Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan and Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam reflect the state's commitment to planting more trees across various districts.
However, the bigger challenge lies in ensuring these saplings thrive. Poor survival rates and reckless, illegal tree cutting are major issues facing the government’s plantation efforts.
Swipe through our snippet to understand the issue and why taking care of existing trees matters even more than planting new ones!
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