World Environment Day 2026: Maharashtra minister announces plantation of 5 lakh trees in Mumbai's Aarey Colony

Updated On: 07 June, 2026 04:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

"Aarey has been recognised as a forest on paper. We now want to create a lush, thriving forest that will inspire future generations," said Ashish Shelar, who is also the Guardian Minister of Mumbai Suburban district

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Maharashtra Minister of Cultural Affairs Ashish Shelar on Friday announced a plan to plant five lakh trees across 80 acres of land in Mumbai's Aarey Colony under the state government's 'Green Maharashtra 300 Crore Tree Plantation' campaign, reported PTI.

The initiative was launched on World Environment Day 2026 and forms part of a larger afforestation drive being undertaken across Maharashtra, an official statement said.