As part of the Hariyar Chhattisgarh Campaign, Parliamentary Secretary Suniti Satyanand Rathiya, in the presence of Collector Alarmel Mangai D, Superintendent of Police Dr Sanjeev Shukla and Mayor Madhubai, planted saplings during the 'Van Mahotsav' celebrated at Rose Garden here.
She appealed people, members of social organisations and people's representatives present there to plant one sapling in their home.
Addressing the function, Rathiya told the gathering to pledge to protect plants which would in return give fruits and flowers to them. Collector Al-armel Mangai D. stressed on planting amla, jamun and other saplings in schools, anganwadi centers and colleges.
Divisional Forest Officer RK Pandey said that Chief Minister Raman Singh has set the target of 2-crore saplings to be planted across the State.
As part of the Campaign, 10-lakh saplings would be planted in Raigarh and Dharamjaigarh. Besides, 21 lakh saplings would be planted in 66 locations across the district, he said.
College students, officers, employees, members of Prajapita Brahmakumari and people from different communities extended cooperation for the success of the campaign.