Assam Unveils Amrit Brikshya Andolan 2.0 App to Boost 3 Crore Tree Planting Campaign

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the Amrit Brikshya Andolan 2.0 app on July 19, 2024.

An Overview of the News

• The app enables individuals to register or renew their participation in the tree-planting campaign.

• The initiative aims to plant 3 crore saplings across Assam from August 1 to 15, 2024.

• The state has a total of 4 crore saplings, with 1 crore reserved for replacements.

Implementation and Distribution

• 4,000 distribution points have been established throughout the state for efficient sapling distribution.

• Saplings will be sourced from the State Government's nurseries.

Long-Term Goals

• The state government plans to plant 10 crore saplings in the coming years.

• The initiative highlights Assam’s commitment to environmental sustainability and climate change mitigation.

About Assam:

• It is a state located in the northeastern region of India. 

• It is bounded by Bhutan to the north, Arunachal Pradesh to the east, Nagaland to the northeast, Manipur to the southeast, Mizoram to the south and West Bengal to the west.

• Wildlife: Contains Kaziranga National Park, Manas National Park and Nameri National Park.

  • Language: Assamese 

  • Formation (as a state) - 26 January 1950

  • Capital - Dispur

  • Chief Minister - Himanta Biswa Sarma

  • Governor - Gulab Chand Kataria

  • Rajya Sabha - 7 seats

  • Lok Sabha - 14 seats

  • Official Dance - Bihu Dance

  • Official river - Brahmaputra