Bihar
Bihar Vriksh Suraksha Diwas
- 11 Aug 2025
- 1 min read
Why in News?
On the occasion of Rakshabandhan 2025 (09th August), Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar celebrated ‘Bihar Vriksh Suraksha Diwas’ (Tree Protection Day) at Rajdhani Vatika, Patna, by tying a rakhi to a tree and planting saplings.
Key Points
- ‘Bihar Vriksh Suraksha Diwas’ was launched on 13th August 2012 by CM Nitish Kumar to coincide with Rakshabandhan.
- Its objectives include:
- Promoting public awareness on environmental protection.
- Encouraging tree conservation and large-scale plantation.
- Mitigating climate change impacts.
- Supporting greenery expansion and eco-tourism in the state.
- The government is also promoting large-scale tree plantation, eco-tourism, and wildlife conservation through schemes like Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali and public awareness campaigns.
