<p>Over 28,000 saplings will be planted in 14 villages located along the banks of the Manjara river in Maharashtra's Latur district as part of a mega forestation drive on Sunday, Collector Prithviraj BP said.</p>
<p>A human chain 10 kilometres long will be formed for the plantation drive, he said, adding that pits for the saplings were dug amid heavy rains in the region.</p>
<p>The drive will take place in Bhatkheda, Bhatangali, Sonvati, Dhanegaon, Ramjanpur, Bhadgaon, Omarga, Bokangaon, Bindgihal, Salgara, Shivani (Kh), Shivani (B), Tondwali and Holi villages.</p>
<p>College and school students, officials and functionaries of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) will take part, he added.&nbsp;</p>
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