Haryana Government has announced “State Vriksh Mitra Award’ which would be conferred upon those persons or agencies who would do outstanding works in increasing the forest cover of the State.
Besides, another scheme known as “Har Gaon Pedon Ki Chanv” is being launched for rehabilitation of traditional trees like Jal, Rohera, France, Jand and others which would be planted on three to five acres of Panchayat land after obtaining consent from concerned panchayats.
These announcements were made by the Chief Minister Manohar lal on the occasion of Van Mahotsava on Friday while speaking at Rewari district.
The Chief Minister appealed to the people to plant one sapling each for environment preservation. He said that the forest cover could be increased in Shivalik and Aravalli hills through plantation drives.