CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The “Go Greening” drive is to be provided the right impetus through launch of the “Vriksharopan Abhiyan 2021” on 19th August 2021 by the Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary affairs Shri Pralhad Joshiin the presence of Minister of State for Coal, Mines and Railways Shri Raosaheb Patil Danve.

Detailed explanation-2: -Under “Vriksharopan Abhiyan 2021”, 24598 saplings will be planted and 38000 fruit bearing plants will be distributed at MCL HQ and both coalfields area Talcher and Ib. Sambalpur: Honorable Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi will be launching “Vrisksharopan Abhiyan 2021” on 19.08.

Detailed explanation-3: -In order to improve the environment, the Ministry of Culture celebrated the Sankalp Parva, wherein, saplings of plants that represent India’s herbal heritage were planted by its Subordinate Offices, Academies, Attached Institutions, Affiliated Institutions.

Detailed explanation-4: -Vriksharopan Abhiyan – 2021 of Coal Ministry is all set to be Launched on August 19, 2021. It will be launched as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

Detailed explanation-5: -Sub-Mission on Agroforestry (Har Medh Par Ped) Scheme was launched in 2016-17 to encourage tree plantation on farm land along with crops/ cropping system to help the farmers get additional income and make their farming systems more climate resilient and adaptive.