Uttar Pradesh Government has launched Ganga Hariteema Yojana (also known as Ganga Greenery scheme) in 27 districts of the state located on the bank of river Ganga.
The scheme aims at increasing green cover in catchment areas of river Ganga and control land erosion.
Under it tree plantation will be carried out in 1 Km areas from both side banks of river.
General people will be encouraged for tree plantation on their private lands under ‘One Person One Tree’ slogan.
Department of Forest has been nominated as nodal department for the scheme. High power committee under chairmanship of CM will monitor implementation of scheme.
The scheme will be carried out on September 16, 2018 which is observed as world Ozone Day.