Under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s clear directives to position Prayagraj as a model of cleanliness for Maha Kumbh 2025, extensive collaborative efforts are underway to make the event a benchmark in environmental protection.
The Forest department, municipal corporation and Prayagraj Development Authority are running a mega plantation drive across the region. Under the campaign, 2,71,000 saplings are being planted, to enhance the green cover.
All departments of the Kumbh Mela administration are working together to create a grand, clean and green atmosphere for the Maha Kumbh by keeping areas free of polythene and developing green zones all over.
According to Prayagraj’s Divisional Forest Officer Arvind Kumar, the Forest department plans to plant 1.49 lakh saplings as part of this campaign, with a budget of Rs 29 crore. This includes planting 87,000 saplings on 20 hectares in Saraswati Hitech City, focusing on the vegetable block with a mix of small and large plants.
The Forest department is also planting saplings along the roads throughout the district. Intensive planting is being done on 18 main roads leading into the city, with 50,000 saplings of trees like Kadamba, Neem and Amaltash being planted along both sides.
The Prayagraj Municipal Corporation and Prayagraj Development Authority are responsible for creating green belts in the city, with this work expected to be completed by the end of November.
