CAPFs Plantation Drive: Amit Shah To Plant 4 Croreth Sapling, Inaugurate 15 CRPF Buildings Today
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will virtually inaugurate the newly constructed 15 buildings on eight different campuses of CRPF.
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah will on Friday plant 4 Croreth sapling at Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Group Centre in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida. He will also virtually inaugurate the newly constructed 15 buildings on eight different campuses of CRPF. "The massive, humane and one-of-its-kind initiative, Plantation Drive across the country was launched by the Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah on 12th July 2020," an official release by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) stated.
The MHA highlighted that inspired by the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and under the leadership of Home Minister Amit Shah, the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) have planted more than 3.55 crore saplings collectively across the Nation in a span of three years from 2020 to 2022.
"The collective target of planting 1.5 Crore saplings by all Central Reserve Police Forces was set for the year 2023, taking the total sapling-plantation to 5 Crore which will be an exemplary contribution of the CAPFs to the overall environmental protection efforts of the Nation. It will also be a symbol of true gratitude to Mother Earth," the statement read.
According to the MHA, a timetable was made for the appropriate species to be planted in specified sectors and a nodal officer was appointed for the purpose. "It was decided that as far as possible local species should be planted and at least half of the total plantation be constituted of long lasting trees with a lifecycle of 100 years or more. Besides, care was taken that medicinal and environment friendly trees be preferred," it stated.
With this endeavor, the CAPFs have reiterated their firm dedication towards aligning its future efforts with environment protection, conservation, and preservation, besides staying committed towards maintaining the country's internal security and upholding its Unity and Integrity, the ministry highlighted.
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