UP Govt Distributes 66,000 Saplings, Sets Guinness Record

On the 77th Anniversary of Quit India Movement, Uttar Pradesh government took an extensive statewide afforestation drive (Vriksharopan Mahakumbh) with a target of planting 22 crore saplings in a day.

According to Chief Minister of the state, Yogi Adityanath, four records have been set. These include

planting of five crore saplings simultaneously in the first hour (9-10 am),
planting of one lakh saplings in Kasganj area,
distribution of 66,000 saplings in Prayagraj in a specific time period and
also planting 22 crore saplings across the state in a day.