Ahmedabad creates Guinness World Record by planting 3.61 lakh saplings in one hour using Miyawaki Method
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has set a new world record by planting 3.61 lakh saplings in one hour using the Miyawaki method in Bhadaj.
More than 25,000 volunteers participated in the mega campaign, which was carried out in an area of approximately 76,000 square meters. The trip witnessed the planting of 35 different native species, aiming to increase urban greenery and promote sustainable development.
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The campaign is part of a larger initiative that aims to plant 1.25 crore trees in Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency and 50 lakh trees in Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation area.
The historic event was held in the presence and guidance of Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation and Gandhinagar Lok Sabha MP Amit Shah. The program was attended by the Prime Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, state BJP president, Urban Development and Urban Housing Minister, Mayor, Chief Secretary, Municipal Commissioner, senior officials and other dignitaries.
AMC officials, school board representatives, BAPS volunteers, CREDAI members, police personnel, NCC students, NGOs, educational institutions, social organizations and citizens actively participated in the plantation campaign. AMC stated that the initiative is not only a world record but also an important step towards creating a greener, cleaner and more sustainable Ahmedabad. The non-governmental organization underlined that the use of native plant species will help strengthen urban biodiversity and provide a healthier environment for future generations.
With this achievement, Ahmedabad has made a significant contribution to global environmental protection and sustainable urban development.
