The Green NaduMission, aimed at increasing the state’s green cover from 23.7% to 33% in 10 years, was launched by chief minister M K Stalin at Arignar Anna Zoological park in Vandalur.
About 500 saplings of ten indigenous species were planted and later another 1000 will be planted at Vandalur zoo’s parking area.
State forest minister, K Ramachandran stated that planting more trees is an important way to quickly control the natural hazards caused by Climate-change”>Climate Change, so Tamil Nadu is planning to cover 12,000 sq km in the next 10 years through the Green Movement. And only indigenous species will be used.