Shaurya and Sindoor forests to be established across divisions on I-Day | Lucknow News
Lucknow: The Yogi govt, which planted 37.21 crore saplings in a single day on July 9, established many special forests this year as well.In the same sequence, Shaurya/Sindoor forests will be established on Independence Day, August 15, in every division of the state, in honour of the bravehearts who sacrificed everything for the security of the country. Sites for the forests have been selected in each division, with a minimum area of one hectare. Priority is given to the villages of martyrs, and there will be special participation from freedom fighters, brave warriors and family members of martyrs in the plantation programme. In Lucknow, the event will take place in Kukrail to plant Shaurya Van. DFO, Lucknow, Shitanshu Pandey, said that more than 125 plants of different species will be planted in Kukrail on the day under Shaurya Van. A Sindoor Vatika, with mainly Sindoor plants planted, will also be established.
