Environment
Green Mahanadi Mission launched
Green Mahanadi Mission- a plantation drive along the basin of river Mahanadi was recently launched by Chief Minister at Boudh. Executed jointly by the departments of Forest, Horticulture and Watershed Development this mission will be responsible for the plantation of 5 crores saplings that includes mango, jackfruit and jamun tree over a patch of 41,000 hectares. Main purpose of the mission is to stop soil erosion on river banks and recharge the groundwater reserve other than being environment friendly and a source of livelihood for the locals.
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