Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Launches 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' Plantation Campaign
Mother is dearest to everyone; every citizen must plant 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’: Chief Minister
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On World Environment Day, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' plantation campaign, urging citizens to plant trees in honor of their mothers. The initiative aims to plant 50 million saplings, addressing environmental challenges and promoting conservation efforts across Uttar Pradesh.
- 01The 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign aims to plant 50 million saplings across Uttar Pradesh.
- 02Over 5 billion saplings have been prepared by the Forest Department for this initiative.
- 03Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized the importance of environmental conservation and urged citizens to avoid single-use plastics.
- 04More than 2.42 billion saplings have been planted in Uttar Pradesh over the past nine years.
- 05The campaign encourages school students to engage in environmental protection and tree planting efforts.
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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' mega plantation campaign at the Kukrail Range of the Awadh Forest Division on World Environment Day. The campaign encourages every citizen to plant a tree in honor of their mother, with a target of planting 50 million saplings. During the event, various officials, including Minister of State for Forests Dr. Arun Saxena, participated in planting saplings. Adityanath highlighted the urgent need for environmental protection, citing human-made challenges such as climate change, excessive rainfall, and droughts. He called for a collective effort to conserve the environment, including a complete ban on single-use plastics and the preservation of rainwater. The Chief Minister noted that over 2.42 billion saplings have been planted in the state in the last nine years, and he urged school students to actively participate in the campaign and promote eco-friendly practices within their communities.
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The campaign aims to enhance green cover in Uttar Pradesh, addressing environmental issues and promoting community involvement in conservation.
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