Latur Village's Green Revolution: 'One House, One Tree' Initiative

In Maharashtra's Latur district, Bamani village has planted 21,000 trees in three years under the 'One House, One Tree' initiative since June 2021. The village also implemented an 'axe ban,' resulting in no trees being cut. Bamani won Rs 10 lakh as part of the Smart Village competition.

Bamani village in Maharashtra's Latur district has made headlines by planting 21,000 trees in the past three years. This environmental milestone is part of a unique initiative dubbed 'One House, One Tree,' launched in June 2021 with an initial plantation of 800 trees.

The initiative not only focused on planting saplings on barren lands but also imposed an 'axe ban,' preventing any tree from being cut in the village. This effort was a collaboration between the residents and the forest department.

As a result of these green efforts, Bamani won the first prize in the Smart Village competition in the Udgir tehsil, earning a reward of Rs 10 lakh.

(With inputs from agencies.)