43 lakh saplings will be distributed across Kerala to mark the World Environment Day on Sunday. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will formally launch the State-wide distribution and observance of environment day in Kannur today.<br />''<br />''The saplings have been prepared by the Forest Department in 832 nurseries in the State in association with various agencies.<br />''<br />''The task of nurturing the plants for three to five years is estimated to generate 78 lakh job days for workers under the MGNREGS.<br />''<br />''The scheme is aimed at facilitating 50 per cent carbon sequestration, mitigating global warming, climate change and natural calamities.<br />