The Uttar Pradesh (UP) government has taken several key initiatives for environment protection, focusing on mass plantation, industrial pollution control, and Ganga rejuvenation under the Uttar Pradesh State Action Plan on Climate Change (2021-2030).
The Uttar Pradesh (UP) government has taken several key initiatives for environment protection, focusing on mass plantation, industrial pollution control, and Ganga rejuvenation under the Uttar Pradesh State Action Plan on Climate Change (2021-2030). Key actions include: Massive Afforestation & Green Cover:- The state reported planting 37.21 crore saplings in 2025 alone under the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign. The government claims an increase of 5 lakh acres of green cover since 2017, with a high survival rate for plantation projects. Ganga and River Protection:- The "Namami Gange" program includes sewerage treatment infrastructure, industrial effluent monitoring, riverfront development, and afforestation. The state has established the UP State Ganga River Conservation Authority to control pollution in Ganga and its tributaries. Air Quality Management: - Under the National Clean Air Program (NCAP), the government is promoting e-vehicles, CNG vehicles, and m...