In a bid to increase green cover in the state, a massive tree plantation drive was undertaken on 7th June 2018. The project coincided with World Environment Day, aimed at the planting of 5000 saplings around the villages of Sonipat and Panipat districts of Haryana. More than 150 people, including school students, youths, farmers, Self-help group members, Kisan club members, and officials of various departments and NGOs, took part in this plantation drive at ARF R&D Centre of Chidana, Sonipat.
Various individual groups were responsible for maintaining the health of the plants, and Mobius Foundation monitored each group’s progress with a wellstructured monitoring system. The whole objective of this project was to create awareness of the environmental benefits of trees among students and farmers.
Key Stakeholders:
Local Schools (8-10 No.)
Local NGOs 3. Kisan Clubs (8-10) & SHGs (10-20)
Key Output:
Plantation of 5000 saplings
Engagement of 5000villagers:students/youth/women/farmers toprotect trees for creating a healthy environment.
Participation of Dignitaries:
SDO, Agriculture
SDM, Gohana
KVK Scientist, Panipat
DDM, Panipat (NABARD)
President of 33 Farmer Clubs
Sarpanch, Village Chidana, Sonepat
Sarpanch, Village Kakrana, Sonepat
Sarpanch, Village Shamdi, Sonepat
Plantation Survival Rate:
OM Public School, Gohana: 1147 (Survived-613, Survival Rate-53%)
Govt. School, Sirsad: 454 (Survived-233, Survival Rate-51%)
Durana Govt. School: 200 (Survived-120, Survival Rate-60%)
Mandi Govt. School: 554 (Survived-312, Survival Rate-56%)