# Haryana CM says Aravali conservation a shared duty, launches Van Mahotsav 2026-08-07T11:44:52+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini launched the second phase of the 77th State-Level Van Mahotsav at Manesar on Friday, urging every family to plant at least one tree and nurture it. He said environmental conservation is a moral responsibility, not just a government programme. The state aims to plant 1.40 crore saplings this financial year under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign. Union minister Bhupender Yadav said Haryana has become a model for conservation in the NCR. The government is protecting 5,360 heritage trees under the Pran Vayu Devta Scheme with annual assistance of Rs 3,000 per tree. Plantation drives will now be held in all 90 assembly constituencies. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: afforestation, Aravali hills, Haryana environment, Nayab Singh Saini, tree plantation, Van Mahotsav Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/haryana-cm-says-aravali-conservation-a-shared-duty-launches-van-mahotsav/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/haryana-cm-says-aravali-conservation-a-shared-duty-launches-van-mahotsav/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.