GUWAHATI, June 5: Women from Self Help Groups (SHGs) in Assam created a record by planting over one crore saplings across the state on the occasion of World Environment Day on Friday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
Sarma, in a social media post, said that Assam achieved a historic milestone with the planting of 1.02 crore saplings in just eight hours.
‘‘In just over 8 hours, over 1.02 crore saplings have been planted by the people, in an effort led by Assam’s enterprising #NariShakti, setting a new record in our green efforts. Compliments to all my sisters for achieving this feat’’, Sarma posted in X.
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The Chief Minister’s Office in another post said that on the occasion of World Environment Day, ‘‘women from SHGs and the public enthusiastically responded to the call of HCM Dr @himantabiswa to plant 1 crore saplings across Assam as part of a statewide green initiative’’.
Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya also joined the nationwide observance of World Environment Day by planting saplings at Jyoti Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir in Guwahati, where the oath-taking ceremony for 12 ministers took place earlier in the day.
Acharya urged citizens to actively contribute to increasing green cover and protecting the environment for the well-being of present and future generations.
Referring to this year’s theme, “Inspired by Nature for Climate, for Future,” he emphasised that safeguarding nature is essential for addressing climate challenges and ensuring a sustainable future.
The governor also called upon people from all walks of life to adopt environmentally responsible practices and participate in afforestation initiatives, noting that every sapling planted today is an investment for a healthier and greener tomorrow. The chief minister had also planted a sapling at the same venue after the oath-taking ceremony. (PTI)
