{"id":35741,"date":"2025-07-18T08:32:58","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T03:02:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=35741"},"modified":"2025-07-18T08:33:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T03:03:00","slug":"harela-festival-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/uttarakhand\/harela-festival-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Harela Festival 2025: Uttarakhand Plants 8.13 Lakh Saplings under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/uttarakhand\/harela-festival-2025\/#Harela_Festival_2025_sees_Uttarakhand_planting_over_813_lakh_saplings_under_Ek_Ped_Maa_Ke_Naam_campaign_with_80_survival_rate_and_active_community_participation_Learn_its_exam_relevance\" >Harela Festival 2025 sees Uttarakhand planting over 8.13 lakh saplings under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign, with 80% survival rate and active community participation. Learn its exam relevance.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/uttarakhand\/harela-festival-2025\/#%F0%9F%8C%B3_Uttarakhand_to_Plant_Over_5_Lakh_Saplings_on_Harela_Festival\" >\ud83c\udf33 Uttarakhand to Plant Over 5 Lakh Saplings on Harela Festival<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/uttarakhand\/harela-festival-2025\/#Tree_Plantation_Drive_Launches_%E2%80%9CEk_Ped_Maa_Ke_Naam%E2%80%9D_Campaign\" >Tree Plantation Drive Launches \u201cEk Ped Maa Ke Naam\u201d Campaign<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/uttarakhand\/harela-festival-2025\/#Integrating_Culture_with_Ecology\" >Integrating Culture with Ecology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/uttarakhand\/harela-festival-2025\/#Scale_and_Legacy_of_Plantation\" >Scale and Legacy of Plantation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/uttarakhand\/harela-festival-2025\/#Public_Participation_Multi%E2%80%91agency_Collaboration\" >Public Participation &amp; Multi\u2011agency Collaboration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/uttarakhand\/harela-festival-2025\/#%F0%9F%93%8C_Why_This_News_Matters\" >\ud83d\udccc Why This News Matters<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/uttarakhand\/harela-festival-2025\/#Relevance_Across_Exam_Domains\" >Relevance Across Exam Domains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/uttarakhand\/harela-festival-2025\/#Spotlight_on_Governmental_Action\" >Spotlight on Governmental Action<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/uttarakhand\/harela-festival-2025\/#Encouraging_Public_Mobilization\" >Encouraging Public Mobilization<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/uttarakhand\/harela-festival-2025\/#%F0%9F%8F%9B_Historical_Context_From_Agrarian_Ritual_to_Green_Movement\" >\ud83c\udfdb Historical Context: From Agrarian Ritual to Green Movement<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/uttarakhand\/harela-festival-2025\/#Origin_of_Harela_Festival\" >Origin of Harela Festival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/uttarakhand\/harela-festival-2025\/#The_Evolution_into_Sponsoring_Ecology\" >The Evolution into Sponsoring Ecology<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/uttarakhand\/harela-festival-2025\/#%F0%9F%93%8B_Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CUttarakhand_Harela_Plantation_Drive%E2%80%9D\" >\ud83d\udccb Key Takeaways from \u201cUttarakhand Harela Plantation Drive\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/uttarakhand\/harela-festival-2025\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/uttarakhand\/harela-festival-2025\/#1_What_is_the_Harela_Festival\" >1. What is the Harela Festival?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/uttarakhand\/harela-festival-2025\/#2_Why_is_Harela_significant_in_environmental_policy_now\" >2. Why is Harela significant in environmental policy now?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/uttarakhand\/harela-festival-2025\/#3_What_is_the_%E2%80%9CEk_Ped_Maa_Ke_Naam%E2%80%9D_campaign\" >3. What is the \u201cEk Ped Maa Ke Naam\u201d campaign?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/uttarakhand\/harela-festival-2025\/#4_How_many_saplings_were_actually_planted_during_Harela_2025\" >4. How many saplings were actually planted during Harela 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/uttarakhand\/harela-festival-2025\/#5_What_departments_and_communities_were_involved_in_the_plantation_drive\" >5. What departments and communities were involved in the plantation drive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/uttarakhand\/harela-festival-2025\/#6_What_is_the_survival_rate_of_saplings_planted_during_Harela_in_recent_years\" >6. What is the survival rate of saplings planted during Harela in recent years?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/uttarakhand\/harela-festival-2025\/#7_What_role_does_SARRA_play_in_Uttarakhands_environmental_policy\" >7. What role does SARRA play in Uttarakhand&#8217;s environmental policy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/uttarakhand\/harela-festival-2025\/#8_Is_Harela_celebrated_only_in_Uttarakhand\" >8. Is Harela celebrated only in Uttarakhand?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/uttarakhand\/harela-festival-2025\/#9_How_does_Harela_relate_to_government_exams\" >9. How does Harela relate to government exams?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/uttarakhand\/harela-festival-2025\/#10_Has_Uttarakhand_set_any_previous_plantation_records\" >10. Has Uttarakhand set any previous plantation records?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/uttarakhand\/harela-festival-2025\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Harela_Festival_2025_sees_Uttarakhand_planting_over_813_lakh_saplings_under_Ek_Ped_Maa_Ke_Naam_campaign_with_80_survival_rate_and_active_community_participation_Learn_its_exam_relevance\"><\/span><strong>Harela Festival 2025 sees Uttarakhand planting over 8.13 lakh saplings under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign, with 80% survival rate and active community participation. Learn its exam relevance.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8C%B3_Uttarakhand_to_Plant_Over_5_Lakh_Saplings_on_Harela_Festival\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf33 Uttarakhand to Plant Over 5 Lakh Saplings on Harela Festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tree_Plantation_Drive_Launches_%E2%80%9CEk_Ped_Maa_Ke_Naam%E2%80%9D_Campaign\"><\/span>Tree Plantation Drive Launches \u201cEk Ped Maa Ke Naam\u201d Campaign<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the Harela plantation drive by planting a Rudraksh sapling at the Gorkha Military Intermediate College in Dehradun. The state aims to plant <strong>over 5 lakh saplings<\/strong> across 2,400 designated sites\u2014<strong>three lakh in Garhwal<\/strong> and <strong>two lakh in Kumaon<\/strong>\u2014under the theme \u201cEk Ped Maa Ke Naam\u201d (Plant a tree in Mother Earth\u2019s name). Simultaneously, farms and horticulture departments will plant <strong>15 lakh fruit-tree saplings<\/strong>, reinforcing the state\u2019s agricultural and ecological goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Integrating_Culture_with_Ecology\"><\/span>Integrating Culture with Ecology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traditionally, Harela marks the beginning of the sowing season in Shravan, celebrated nine days after seed sowing. It\u2019s a symbol of fertility and renewal. This year, traditional rituals like sowing seven varieties of grain and community offerings are intertwined with large-scale environmental initiatives aimed at ecosystem restoration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scale_and_Legacy_of_Plantation\"><\/span>Scale and Legacy of Plantation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The campaign is part of PM Modi\u2019s \u201cEk Ped Maa Ke Naam\u201d national initiative. Though the initial target was 5 lakh, ongoing efforts across the state led to over <strong>8.13 lakh saplings planted<\/strong>\u2014a record for any single Harela festival. Key outcomes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>80% sapling survival rate<\/strong> over past three years, as reported by Forest Minister Subodh Uniyal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>6,500+ water sources conserved<\/strong>, and <strong>3.12 million cubic meters<\/strong> of rainwater harvested via the Spring and River Rejuvenation Authority (SARRA). <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Public_Participation_Multi%E2%80%91agency_Collaboration\"><\/span>Public Participation &amp; Multi\u2011agency Collaboration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year\u2019s plantation drive is marked by active involvement from the forest department, NGOs, women\u2019s groups, youth, agriculture and horticulture departments, school children, and local bodies. Plantation sites range from villages, towns, cities, to schools and government offices\u2014making it a mass environmental movement at grassroots level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Harela-Festival-2025\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jagranimages.com\/images\/newimg\/16072025\/16_07_2025-harela_23985414.jpg\" alt=\"Harela Festival 2025\" title=\"Harela Festival 2025\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Harela Festival 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8C_Why_This_News_Matters\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccc Why This News Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_Across_Exam_Domains\"><\/span>Relevance Across Exam Domains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This initiative holds importance for multiple competitive exams, including UPSC, PCS, teaching, banking, CAPF, and more. It intersects with <strong>Environment &amp; Ecology<\/strong>, <strong>Polity &amp; Governance<\/strong>, <strong>Agriculture<\/strong>, and <strong>Sustainable Development<\/strong>\u2014key sectors in exam syllabi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spotlight_on_Governmental_Action\"><\/span>Spotlight on Governmental Action<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The campaign exemplifies how <strong>state governments<\/strong> align regional traditions (Harela) with <strong>national-level drives<\/strong> (Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam), reflecting effective <strong>center-state coordination<\/strong> in environmental policymaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Encouraging_Public_Mobilization\"><\/span>Encouraging Public Mobilization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By integrating <strong>community involvement<\/strong>, government departments, and NGOs, the campaign demonstrates best practices in <strong>public engagement<\/strong> and <strong>grassroots environmental governance<\/strong>, crucial for social harmony and ecological resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%9B_Historical_Context_From_Agrarian_Ritual_to_Green_Movement\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfdb Historical Context: From Agrarian Ritual to Green Movement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Origin_of_Harela_Festival\"><\/span>Origin of Harela Festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Harela\u2014literally \u201cDay of Green\u201d\u2014has roots in the agrarian cultures of Kumaon and parts of Garhwal. Celebrated at the onset of monsoon (Shravan), it involves planting seeds 9\u201310 days before, harvesting sprouts, and offering them as a blessing for a bountiful harvest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Evolution_into_Sponsoring_Ecology\"><\/span>The Evolution into Sponsoring Ecology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Centuries-old practices like planting twigs during Harela transformed into <strong>soil and seed testing<\/strong> in remote areas. More recently, the festival is used as a vehicle for large-scale <strong>tree plantation drives<\/strong> to tackle <strong>deforestation<\/strong>, <strong>soil erosion<\/strong>, and protect <strong>water sources<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8B_Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CUttarakhand_Harela_Plantation_Drive%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccb Key Takeaways from \u201cUttarakhand Harela Plantation Drive\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Over <strong>5 lakh saplings<\/strong> aimed to be planted on Harela; final count reached <strong>8.13 lakh<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Planting efforts split as <strong>3 lakh in Garhwal<\/strong>, <strong>2 lakh in Kumaon<\/strong>, plus <strong>15 lakh fruit saplings<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>High <strong>80% survival rate<\/strong> of saplings over past three years indicates program effectiveness.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Harela merges culture and ecology\u2014traditional seed-sprout rituals now tied to environmental restoration.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>SARRA harvested <strong>3.12 million m\u00b3<\/strong> of rainwater and conserved <strong>6,500+ water sources<\/strong>, showing integrated conservation effort.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Harela Festival 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_Harela_Festival\"><\/span>1. What is the Harela Festival?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Harela is an eco-cultural festival celebrated in Uttarakhand, especially in the Kumaon region. It marks the beginning of the sowing season during the Hindu month of Shravan and is associated with prosperity, greenery, and environmental conservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Why_is_Harela_significant_in_environmental_policy_now\"><\/span>2. Why is Harela significant in environmental policy now?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over recent years, the Harela festival has evolved from a local agrarian ritual into a major environmental movement involving mass tree plantation drives across the state. It now aligns with state and national conservation policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_is_the_%E2%80%9CEk_Ped_Maa_Ke_Naam%E2%80%9D_campaign\"><\/span>3. What is the \u201cEk Ped Maa Ke Naam\u201d campaign?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a nationwide green initiative inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s call to plant trees in honor of Mother Earth. Uttarakhand adopted this as the theme for the Harela plantation drive in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_many_saplings_were_actually_planted_during_Harela_2025\"><\/span>4. How many saplings were actually planted during Harela 2025?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the official target was 5 lakh saplings, over <strong>8.13 lakh<\/strong> saplings were planted across Uttarakhand, setting a new record for the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_departments_and_communities_were_involved_in_the_plantation_drive\"><\/span>5. What departments and communities were involved in the plantation drive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Various state departments including the forest, horticulture, and agriculture departments, along with local communities, school children, NGOs, women&#8217;s groups, and youth clubs actively participated in the plantation campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_What_is_the_survival_rate_of_saplings_planted_during_Harela_in_recent_years\"><\/span>6. What is the survival rate of saplings planted during Harela in recent years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Uttarakhand\u2019s Forest Minister, the sapling survival rate from Harela festival plantations has been around <strong>80%<\/strong> over the last three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_What_role_does_SARRA_play_in_Uttarakhands_environmental_policy\"><\/span>7. What role does SARRA play in Uttarakhand&#8217;s environmental policy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SARRA (Spring and River Rejuvenation Authority) is responsible for conserving water sources and rejuvenating springs. During Harela 2025, it contributed to harvesting <strong>3.12 million cubic meters<\/strong> of rainwater and conserving over <strong>6,500 water sources<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Is_Harela_celebrated_only_in_Uttarakhand\"><\/span>8. Is Harela celebrated only in Uttarakhand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Primarily yes. It is a regional festival in Uttarakhand, particularly significant in the Kumaon region, although similar planting festivals exist in other Indian states under different names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_How_does_Harela_relate_to_government_exams\"><\/span>9. How does Harela relate to government exams?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This topic can appear under Environment, Government Schemes, State Initiatives, and Traditional Festivals sections of UPSC, State PSCs, and other general awareness syllabi in banking, defence, teaching, and SSC exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Has_Uttarakhand_set_any_previous_plantation_records\"><\/span>10. 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