The officials of Limca Book of Records, who were present on the occasion, announced making of the record. Altogether 2,05,000 saplings, including Alstonia, Gulmohar blossoms, Neem, Arjuna herbs, palms, <g data-gr-id="17">Kadams</g> and fruit bearing trees like Guava and Jamun, were planted during ‘The Largest Plantation’ campaign that was completed in three hours.
Launching the drive, an initiative of Faridabad-based NGO Nav Chetna Trust, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar planted a ‘Rudraksh’ sapling in the ‘Rudraksh Vatika’ at the HUDA Town Park here following which he inaugurated a ‘Green Carnival’, held on this occasion.
R B <g data-gr-id="20">Moorty</g>, representing Limca Book of Records, said certificates of the same would be sent later, once they are ready.
Khattar said the state government has a target of planting three crore saplings in the state in this season and their physical verification would be conducted in the months of September and October.