Every student in Thane should plant one tree and take care of it: DCM Eknath Shinde

We are working to make Thane city a clean and beautiful city, now it should also be known as a green city. Everyone should participate in it. In particular, all students in Thane should plant at least one tree and take care of it. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde directed that the Thane Municipal Corporation should plan such activities.

DCM Eknath Shinde inaugurated the 14th Vrikshavalli-2025 consisting of trees, flowers, fruits and vegetables organised by Thane Municipal Corporation at Raymond Company ground near Cadbury Junction on Friday, February 14.  

“If we want to conserve nature, we should plant trees on a large scale. Last year, Thane Municipal Corporation planted 1.5 lakh in the Chief Minister's Green Campaign. This year that number should be taken to two lakh,” said Shinde. Deputy Chief Minister Shinde also clarified that it should be increased further next year. The TMC is also paying attention to bamboo plantation, development of oxygen parks, and beautification of lakes. The restoration work of Jogila Lake is 70 percent complete. He also said that it will be a big task to complete the rest of the work soon and restore the lake which has gone under full.

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This year's exhibition is based on the concept of 'Saptarang of Biodiversity' and this exhibition includes about 5000 plants including about 200 species of flowers, fruit plants, trees with colorful flowers and leaves, medicinal plants etc.  Around 90 organisations have presented a feast of visuals that entertain the citizens, enriching knowledge with attractive floral arrangements, nature scenes, butterfly photographs. 

The exhibition has a total of 30 sections and sub-sections such as Potted Ornamental Leaf Plants (Shrubs), Potted Ornamental Flowers, Vamana Trees, Amri (Orchids) Potted Trees, Seasonal Flowers, Cut Flowers and others. Also, this year live nature painting, tree climbing demonstration with the help of experts, heritage tree trails are major attractions for citizens to experience.

The finale will be held on Sunday

The exhibition includes 40 stalls selling horticultural products including products made from bamboo, vegetables grown using natural fertilizers, hydroponics technology, etc. The prize distribution ceremony of various competitions organised on the occasion of 'Vrikshavalli-2025' exhibition will be held on Sunday, February 16 at 6.00 pm.