Assam to Plant 1 Crore Saplings on World Environment Day: Women SHGs Lead the Way

• Date of plantation drive:  5 June 2026 (World Environment Day).

• Number of saplings:  One crore (10 million).

• Number of SHG women involved:  35 lakh (3.5 million).

• World Environment Day established by:  United Nations in 1972.

• Observed on:  5 June every year.

• Assam Minister who reviewed preparations:  Atul Bora (Panchayat and Rural Development).

• Meeting location:  Guwahati.

• Departments involved:  Panchayat and Rural Development, Environment and Forest.

• Type of drive:  Community-driven afforestation and forest reclamation.

• Benefits:  Increased green cover, flood control, wildlife habitat, climate resilience, women’s employment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: When will Assam plant one crore saplings?
A: The plantation drive will take place on 5 June 2026, which is World Environment Day.

Q2: How many women from Self-Help Groups will participate?
A: About 35 lakh women from Self-Help Groups across Assam will take part in the drive.

Q3: Why is World Environment Day celebrated on 5 June?
A: The United Nations established World Environment Day in 1972. It chose 5 June to mark the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment.

Q4: What is the role of Self-Help Groups in this drive?
A: SHG women will plant saplings, care for them, and ensure their survival. They will also earn wages for their work under rural employment schemes.

Q5: Who reviewed the preparations for the drive?
A: Assam Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Atul Bora chaired a review meeting in Guwahati with officials from the Panchayat and Forest Departments.