MP: Indore sets Guinness World Record by planting over 12 lakh saplings in 24 hours

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], July 15 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh’s Indore has set a Guinness World Record by planting more than 12 lakh saplings within 24 hours, Nishchal Barot, Guinness World Record Consultant, said on Sunday.

This achievement not only reinforces Indore’s reputation as the country’s cleanest city but also demonstrates a significant commitment to environmental sustainability.

Speaking to ANI, Barot said that the title of this Guinness world record was most trees planted by a team within 24 hours.

“More than 12 lakh trees were planted in Indore within 24 hours. The title of this Guinness world record was ‘Most trees planted by a team within 24 hours’. We started this record on July 13 at 7:03 pm, and it continued till today by 7:03 pm. The good thing is that Indore broke the old record at 5 pm. Assam held the old record for planting 9,26,000 trees in 24 hours. The record was broken at 5 pm and a new record was made. Then the counting started and then we got to know that more than 12 lakh trees had been planted. The numbers will be released later,” Guinness World Record Consultant, Nishchal Barot told ANI.

He further said that the final certificate would come from London.

“However, we have handed the certificate of the new world record to CM Mohan Yadav. Right now, a provisional certificate is being given. After the final numbers, the certificate will come from London, in which numbers will be mentioned that by this number, the record is being broken,” he added.

Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah also congratulated the city for setting a surreal world record. “Congratulations, Indore! The city of Indore has set a surreal world record by planting 12 lakh saplings in a day under PM Shri @narendramodi

Ji’s campaign ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’. They have set an example that will be followed by millions in the years to come. Mother Earth is smiling at Indore,” posted the Home Minister on X.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav received the official certificate from the Guinness Book of World Records.

“Inspired by our esteemed Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji and with the honourable presence of Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah ji, Madhya Pradesh has proudly achieved this remarkable feat, conveying a powerful message of nature conservation and dedicated service to Mother Earth,” Mohan Yadav posted on X.

The plantation site, Revati Range, was divided into 9 zones and 100 sub-zones. The mega plantation drive was monitored through 100 cameras.