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 mechanical cleaning of roads in non-attainment cities.
Plastic & Waste Management:-
 A complete ban on plastic carry bags has been in place since January 2016, excluding bio-medical waste. The state is strengthening e-waste (Management) Rules, 2022, to handle urban waste, as well as Construction and Demolition Waste Management.
Industrial Pollution Control:-
 Implementation of Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) norms for distilleries and paper units is being enforced.
Biodiversity Conservation:-
 The government has formed Biodiversity Management Committees (BMC"s) at the Gram Sabha level and is setting up Tiger and Saras Conservation Societies.
Ecotourism Policy: -
A 2014 policy promotes conservation-centric ecotourism, particularly in Dudhwa National Park and Pilibhit Tiger Reserve.
Climate Change Action Plan: -
The state has developed an updated 2021-2030 Climate Change Action Plan covering 8 missions, including
 Green UP, 
Sustainable Agriculture, 
and Solar missions. 

MJF Lion ER YK Sharma 

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