Uttar Pradesh is eyeing a Guinness World Record by planting 10 lakh saplings on a single day on Saturday, an official said on Friday.
Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav would kick-start the plantation drive from Maudaha dam in Hamirpur.
The saplings would be planted at nine places across the state, including Sonebhadra, Lalitpur, Mirzapur, Farukkhabad, Chitrakoot, Gautam Buddh Nagar and Shrawasti. In Lakhimpur, two places have been identified for the plantation drive. In Mirzapur, 'waterman' Rajendra Singh would participate in the drive.
The Guinness World Records presently lists 8.50 lakh plantations in a single day.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app