Coal Ministry's Green Initiative: Vriksharopan Abhiyan 2024

The Vriksharopan Abhiyan 2024, launched on July 25, 2024, aims to restore ecological balance, combat climate change, reduce carbon footprint, and create a healthier environment for future generations.

Launch and Significance of Vriksharopan Abhiyan 2024

Vriksharopan Abhiyan inaugurated on July 25, 2024, by Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy
Part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign
Simultaneous events held at 300 locations across 47 districts in 11 coal/lignite-bearing states

Key objectives:

- Restore ecological balance through sustainable measures
- Combat climate change
- Reduce carbon footprint
- Create a healthier environment for future generations

Achievements and Future Goals

On the day of launch:

- Approximately 1 million saplings planted and distributed across coalfields

Past five years:

- 24 million saplings planted on 10,942 hectares of land in and around coalfields

Future targets:

- Cover 15,350 hectares under green cover in the next five years
- 2,600 hectares targeted for the current fiscal year

Innovative techniques employed:

- Miyawaki method
- Seed balls
- Drone technology

Participation and Implementation

BCCL (Bharat Coking Coal Limited):

Main launch event held in Dhanbad
Attended by senior officials and local representatives

NLCIL (NLC India Limited):

Events organized in 14 places across 5 states (Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Odisha, Jharkhand, UP)
Approximately 4,200 participants, including executives, employees, and school children
42,500 saplings planted and 92,500 distributed
Total of 135,000 saplings planted and distributed by NLCIL on the day

Other Coal/Lignite PSUs:

Active participation across various locations
Commitment to environmental sustainability alongside increased coal production

Environmental Impact and Long-term Vision

Contribution to India's net-zero target for 2070
Enhancement of carbon sinks and promotion of biodiversity
Transformation of barren landscapes into green areas
Improvement of air and water quality in mining regions
Alignment of economic growth with ecological preservation

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