- Amrit Brikshya Andolan’ app and web portal was launched by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
- ‘Amrit Brikshya Andolan’ app and web portal aims to plant 1 crore saplings in a single day on 17th September 2023, a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to boost the green economy and contribute to the fight against global warming.
- The primary objective of the project is to significantly increase the forest cover of Assam and encourage collective action in the face of climate change.
- On 17th September,around 40 lakh members of women self-help groups will play an important role by planting two commercially viable saplings each, totaling 80 lakh saplings.
- The remaining 20 lakh or more saplings will be planted by various groups including Anganwadi workers, tea garden workers, government officials, police and forest battalions and the general public of the state.
