Positive Barta’s 1 crore trees a year initiative sweeps across country

Srinagar, Jul 19: A rare blend of environmental protection and social awareness was witnessed as the ‘One Crore Trees in One Year’ initiative was observed across various corners of the country.

A statement of the Positive Barta issued here said that launched by the Positive Barta on June 5, World Environment Day, this unique green campaign is not merely an environmental programme, it is a people-driven social movement which aims to rebuild the human-nature connection and instil a sense of responsibility among all.

It said that the region and season-based plantation programmes had already engaged thousands of people across India.

The statement said that from cities to villages, schools to hospitals, NGOs to women’s groups, the movement has become a people’s initiative across all walks of life.

It said that through this effort, Saturday was observed as a symbol of unity, sensitivity, and shared responsibility, a day of planting trees from every state and district of India, with thousands participating in planting trees under this campaign.

The Positive Barta statement said that the participants included students, teachers, rural residents, women entrepreneurs, senior citizens, volunteers, clubs, SHGs, environmentalists, and even government officials.

It said that various areas hosted green rallies, awareness camps, tree distributions, art contests, and poster competitions.

The statement said that from July 30, tree plantation drives would be rolled out in every district and block of every Indian state, gradually reaching each panchayat, village, and tribal area.

“Then, on September 6, a grand national-level event will be held at the Constitution Club of India, New Delhi. On that day, the entire nation will once again unite in planting, creating what is expected to be India’s most symbolic green moment in history,” the statement said.

Founder of Positive Barta, Malay Peeth, said they were not just planting trees but planting a change in thinking.

“We want to instil the belief that trees mean life, trees mean the future. This is not an institution-led initiative; it is people-powered, and that is its strength,” he said.