Question

Which state launched the 6th phase of the Haritha Haram programme in June 2020 targeting to plant about 30 crore saplings across the state?
1. Telangana
2. Kerala
3. Maharashtra
4. Andhra Pradesh

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Telangana

The correct answer is Telangana.

• Telangana launched the 6th phase of the Haritha Haram programme in June 2020 targeting to plant about 30 crore saplings across the state.

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• In 2020, the Chief Minister of Telangana K Chandrashekhar Rao has launched the sixth phase of the Haritha Haram Programme.
• In the sixth phase, Target is to plant 30 crore saplings across the state.
• Dual-purpose of environment and employment under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS).

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• Haritha Haram Programme:
  • The programme was launched on 3rd July 2015 by Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao.
  • The Telangana state government has set a target to increase the forest cover in the state to 33 per cent from 24 per cent.