Mathura: The first Ladli Van has been established in Barari Gram Panchayat of Farah Block under the district’s innovative plantation initiative. The project was launched on Wednesday as part of the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign and the Vriksharopan Mahabhiyan 2026, with officials announcing plans to develop 101 Ladli Vans across the district using the Miyawaki afforestation technique.
3,000 Saplings Planted Across 1,000 Square Metres
The plantation programme was organised on a 1,000-square-metre site in Barari Gram Panchayat, where approximately 3,000 saplings were planted using the Miyawaki method. The initiative was carried out under the guidance of District Magistrate Chandra Prakash Singh and the leadership of Chief Development Officer Dr. Pooja Gupta.
The programme was attended by Baldev MLA Pooran Prakash, District Magistrate Chandra Prakash Singh, Chief Development Officer Dr. Pooja Gupta and Divisional Forest Officer Venkat Shrikar Patel, along with other public representatives and district officials.
101 Schoolgirls Adopt Saplings
As part of the campaign, 101 girl students from the Upper Primary School in Barari participated in the plantation drive. Each student adopted three saplings and pledged to nurture them into fully grown trees.
Certificates of appreciation were presented to the participating students. Officials also directed Block Development Officers, Assistant Development Officers and Gram Panchayat Secretaries to complete the remaining 100 Ladli Vans across the district by 12 July 2026.
Expansion of Miyawaki Forests Across Mathura
Chief Development Officer Dr. Pooja Gupta instructed consulting engineers and Panchayat Secretaries to study the technical model implemented at Barari and replicate it in the remaining identified Gram Panchayats.
The district administration said the initiative is intended to restore greenery across Braj under the theme “Aao Lautaye Braj Ki Hariyali”.
DM Highlights Benefits of Miyawaki Technique
District Magistrate Chandra Prakash Singh explained that the Miyawaki method, developed in Japan, enables dense plantation of multiple native tree species within a limited area. Trees planted through this technique grow significantly faster than conventional plantations and develop into dense forests in a relatively short period.
He said the technique contributes to biodiversity conservation, improves air quality, supports groundwater recharge and helps reduce the adverse effects of climate change.
Citizens Urged to Protect Trees
Calling for greater public participation, the District Magistrate appealed to citizens to plant more trees and ensure their long-term protection.
“Planting a tree is only the first step. Protecting and nurturing it is the responsibility of every citizen,” he said while encouraging people to join the district’s green campaign.
The administration also promoted the message “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, Vriksh Lagao”, linking environmental conservation with community participation and sustainable development.
