Forest Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar visited the Studios of AIR Pune today at 11.15 Hrs to participate in the series 'Vanagatha'.His interview was taken by Smt. Pratima Kulkarni,Sr Announcer.He explained about the ambitious target of state government of planting two crore trees in the state on 1st July 2016.
The minister said that the forest department has a vast planning for the scheme and it is being conducted with the help of educational institutions, non-government organizations (NGOs), industrialists, artists, public representatives, students etc.
The minister informed the listeners about the concept of 'selfie with tree' to create awareness among people regarding plantation.He also emphasized the imporance of trees in everyday life of a man the need to plant and nourish the trees.