The Nadugovernment unveiled its most ambitious afforestation project a few days ago to plant 265 crore seedlings across the state over the next 10 years. Called Green Tamil Nadu Mission, the project aims to increase forest cover from 23% to 33% by 2030. This year 47 lakh seedlings are to be planted, for which Rs 21 crore has been allotted. Next year its going to be 130 seedlings.
Departments of Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture, forests, Horticulture, highways, Education, Industry and public works department have a role since trees have to be grown on farmland, forests, along highways, in educational institutions, industrial areas and along water bodies.