India's central security forces planted 7 crore trees in 7 years, says Amit Shah | carboncredit.io

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that India's Central Armed Police Forces have planted 7 crore trees over the past seven years as part of a national afforestation drive. Speaking at a plantation event in Ahmedabad, Shah said the saplings are native species with lifespans over 100 years, including banyan and peepal trees that absorb carbon dioxide and support biodiversity. The campaign also includes the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative, with over 137,000 people in Gandhinagar registering to plant five trees each, and saplings delivered through a scientific distribution system. Shah noted that 43 lakh trees were planted in Delhi Ridge two days prior, and that private organizations are adopting trees for three years to ensure maintenance and watering. The effort is part of India's broader push to expand green cover, with Oxygen Parks inaugurated in Ahmedabad to provide habitats for birds and butterflies. While the numbers are large, the focus on native, long-lived species and maintenance commitments suggests a more structured approach than simple tree planting counts.