Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) Gujranwala had planted 1.5 lakh saplings in 2019 and a target of planting two lakh saplings has been fixed in 2020.
This was stated by PHA Gujranwala Chairman SA Hameed during a meeting with Minister Housing and Urban Development Mian Mehmood-ur-Rasheed at his office here on Monday.
Mian Mehmood instructed that PHA Gujranwala should adopt comprehensive steps to achieve the goals of tree plantation campaign.
Gujranwala district was a part of Clean Green Pakistan Index (CGPI) to curb pollution and reduce the drastic effects of climate change, he added. During the meeting, arrangements of tree plantation drive in Gujranwala were reviewed in detail.
Mian Mehmood instructed that arrangements of Jashn-e-Baharan should also be completed well in time to provide healthy recreational facilities to the people.