Current Context : Coal Minister Shri G Kishan Reddy launched Vriksharopan Abhiyan – 2024 in Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), Dhanbad, Jharkhand.

This project is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” program and took place in 300 places in 47 districts across 11 coal– and lignite-rich states.

ABOUT VRIKSHAROPAN ABHIYAN 2024

• The Indian government’s Vriksharopan Abhiyan 2024 program aims to plant more trees.
• Aim : to cover 15,350 hectares with green cover in the next five years, including a target of 2,600 hectares for the current fiscal year.
• It was made to fight climate change and air pollution.
• To increase variety, it focuses on local species.
• It includes the neighborhood, schools, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
• Technique used : the Miyawaki method, seed balls, and drone technology to optimize reforestation efforts and resource use.