Chittoor Member of Parliament N. Reddappa on Wednesday said that each and every household in the district should take part in the mission of Vana Mahotsavam, and come forward to achieve the target of planting two crore saplings in 2020. Launching the 71st Vana Mahotsavam event at BNR Peta village of Chittoor Rural mandal, the MP said that Chittoor district was making rapid strides in afforestation and social forestry schemes. Jagan Mohan Reddy had set a target of planting 20 crores saplings this year. Officials should be at the forefront in carrying out this ambitious mission,” he said. Divisional Forest Officer (Social Forestry) G. Srinivasulu said that all the forest nurseries in Chittoor district were getting ready to raise the required number of saplings to meet the target.

Source: The Hindu July 22, 2020 17:07 UTC