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Detailed explanation-1: -Hyderabad was recognized as a ‘Tree City of the World’ for the second consecutive year for planting 3.5 crore trees in 500 volunteer hours under the state government’s ‘Haritha Haram’ programme and Urban Forest Parks initiative.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mumbai has been recognized as the “2021 Tree City of the World” by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (UN) jointly with Arbor Day Foundation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Only Indian city other than Mumbai to be on the list. Hyderabad is among the two cities in India, along with Mumbai, to be listed as ‘Tree Cities of the World-2021’ by Arbor Day Foundation and FAO of UN. Hyderabad finds a place on the list for the second year in a row.

Detailed explanation-4: -Due to this pride, the city of Mumbai, which is known as ‘Dream City’, has now got a new identity as ‘Tree City’.

Detailed explanation-5: -Mumbai became the second city to receive the recognition of the “2021 Tree City of the World” by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (UN) in association with Arbor Day Foundation. Hyderabad was the first city to receive the honour.