As many as 15,000 saplings including fruit bearing trees, neem, peepal and bargad etc are being planted this year in the industrial area by the Govindpura Industries Association.
The Minister for Forest Umang Singhar planted saplings of saptparni, goolar and sisu in the industrial area today.
Singhar said that the plantation being done in the Govindpura Industrial Area spread over 750 acre land will not only increase sanitation but will also help in increasing quantum of oxygen required by the city.
The industrialists put forth a demand before Singhar for setting up a big industry in 50 km radius to enable micro and small industries to get good business.
Singhar assured the association for redressal of their grievances soon.
The President of the Association Amarjeet Singh informed that a target to plant 15,000 saplings this year has been set by the association.
He extended gratitude to the Forest Minister for promptly providing 10,000 saplings.
The Secretary Madanlal Gurjar said that a special attention is being paid for safety of the plants.
Fencing and tree guards are being used to protect the saplings, he added.
It was informed by the Media In-Charge Sandhya Mishra that the assessment of plants will be made in every three months.
At the end of the year, awards will be given to the factories for better conservation of plants.
She further mentioned that plantation is being done in campuses of all the factories. Daily inspection in connection to plants’ health and safety is being conducted by the team formed for the plantation.