Environment Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan today launched a month-long plantation drive to mark Van Mahotsav. Van Mahotsav is usually observed in the first week of July every year and is celebrated on different days in different parts of India. The objective behind celebrating the Mahotsav is to keep local people involved in plantation drives and spread environmental awareness.

The plantation drive was organised at Ram Lila Park, C. C Colony and Model Town early this morning. Environment Minister planted a sapling and also distributed saplings to local residents. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Harsh Vardhan advised people to plant native trees because they readily adapt to local climate, integrate into the eco-system.