The Forest Department has begun planting saplings across the region to mark the week-long Vana Mahotsav to increase green cover in the region.
The authorities have an ambitious programme of planting 1.43 lakh saplings in Mysuru within a week while nearly 1 lakh saplings will be planted in Kodagu and Chamarajanagar.
The green cover of Mysuru district is relatively less compared to other districts and hence the drive is expected to increase the tree and green cover. The programme was launched by planting saplings by district in-charge Minister H.C. Mahadevappa and Narasimharaja MLA Tanveer Sait at the new DC office on Saturday.
