{"id":1293426,"date":"2025-04-13T08:55:21","date_gmt":"2025-04-13T03:25:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1293426"},"modified":"2025-04-13T08:59:37","modified_gmt":"2025-04-13T03:29:37","slug":"plant-a-tree-for-getting-gun-license-in-this-up-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/plant-a-tree-for-getting-gun-license-in-this-up-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Plant A Tree For Getting Gun License In This UP City"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Tree Plantation Made Mandatory for Arms Licence in Mathura<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> In a unique initiative to promote environmental conservation, authorities in Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, have introduced a new requirement for arms licence applicants \u2014 planting trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-13-at-8.54.08\u202fAM-1024x554.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1293499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-13-at-8.54.08\u202fAM-1024x554.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-13-at-8.54.08\u202fAM-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-13-at-8.54.08\u202fAM-768x416.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-13-at-8.54.08\u202fAM-1536x832.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-13-at-8.54.08\u202fAM-2048x1109.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As per an official release by the District Information Department, anyone applying for a new <a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/tree-planting-now-mandatory-for-arms-licence-in-ups-mathura-says-dm\/2583704\/\">arms licence or seeking renewal<\/a> or transfer of an existing one will now need to plant 10 trees. These trees can be planted on either private or public land within the district. To validate compliance, applicants must submit geo-tagged proof of the plantation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>District Magistrate Chandraprakash Singh, the official behind the initiative, clarified that this new condition will be in addition to the existing rules for obtaining arms licences. \u201cThe aim is to inspire citizens to actively contribute to environmental protection while pursuing their personal interests,\u201d Singh stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Citizens to Bear Responsibility for Tree Care Under New Arms Licence Rule<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also stressed that the responsibility of caring for and maintaining the planted trees will lie entirely with the applicants. \u201cCommunity participation is crucial to ensure the survival and growth of these saplings,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Supporting the move, District Information Officer Prashant Suchari described it as a significant step toward creating environmental awareness. \u201cThis initiative strengthens not only administrative commitments but also reinforces the shared responsibility of citizens toward preserving the environment,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New Policy Merges Civic Responsibility with Environmental Sustainability<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe policy marks a blend of civic duty and ecological responsibility, encouraging individuals to play a direct role in conservation efforts while accessing official services. It reflects a growing emphasis on sustainability in governance practices\u201d, says PTI COR KIS RC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Mathura, UP, arms licence applicants must now plant 10 trees and provide geo-tagged proof. This eco-friendly rule, led by District Magistrate Chandraprakash Singh, promotes environmental awareness and civic responsibility. Applicants are also responsible for tree maintenance, reflecting a growing focus on sustainability in governance practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatvnews.com\/uttar-pradesh\/want-arms-licence-plant-trees-first-new-rule-in-this-district-of-uttar-pradesh-latest-updates-2025-04-09-984656'=\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tree Plantation Made Mandatory for Arms Licence in Mathura In a unique initiative to promote environmental conservation, authorities in Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, have introduced a new requirement for arms licence applicants \u2014 planting trees. 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