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Uttar Pradesh Achieves Guinness Record for Planting Over 2.5 Lakh Saplings in Varanasi
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🗓 27 Jun 2026, 08:02 PM
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Uttar Pradesh has set a new Guinness World Record by planting over 2.51 lakh saplings in Varanasi within a single hour. The event took place in the holy city of Varanasi.
The state of Uttar Pradesh has achieved a significant milestone by planting an impressive number of saplings in the city of Varanasi. In a remarkable feat of environmental action, over 2.51 lakh saplings were planted in just one hour.
This accomplishment has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records, marking a new global benchmark for such an initiative. The mass plantation drive was carried out in Varanasi, a city known for its cultural and religious significance.
The record-setting event underscores the state's commitment to environmental conservation and green initiatives. The scale of the operation highlights the coordinated efforts involved in achieving such a feat within a limited timeframe.
This accomplishment has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records, marking a new global benchmark for such an initiative. The mass plantation drive was carried out in Varanasi, a city known for its cultural and religious significance.
The record-setting event underscores the state's commitment to environmental conservation and green initiatives. The scale of the operation highlights the coordinated efforts involved in achieving such a feat within a limited timeframe.