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Andhra Pradesh Minister Nagababu Pledges to Boost State’s Green Cover to 50%
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 07:37 PM
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Nagababu, a senior official of the Andhra Pradesh government, has pledged to raise the state’s green cover to 50% of its total area.
Nagababu, a senior official in the Andhra Pradesh administration, announced a commitment to increase the state's green cover to half of its total land area. The pledge was made during a recent press briefing where he highlighted the ecological and economic benefits of expanding forest and plantation cover.
The official noted that enhancing green cover can improve air quality, conserve water resources, and create livelihood opportunities in rural areas. While exact current figures were not disclosed, the target represents a significant escalation of existing afforestation efforts.
Implementation is expected to involve large‑scale tree‑planting drives, partnerships with local communities, and the mobilisation of state funds. Nagababu emphasized that the initiative will be monitored through periodic assessments to ensure progress toward the 50% goal.
The official noted that enhancing green cover can improve air quality, conserve water resources, and create livelihood opportunities in rural areas. While exact current figures were not disclosed, the target represents a significant escalation of existing afforestation efforts.
Implementation is expected to involve large‑scale tree‑planting drives, partnerships with local communities, and the mobilisation of state funds. Nagababu emphasized that the initiative will be monitored through periodic assessments to ensure progress toward the 50% goal.