Bhupender Yadav, Minister for Environment, Government of India, announced in a post that over 520 Million Saplings were planted under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Campaign since June 5.

India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, launched the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Campaign on World Environment Day, which is marked every June 5. Minister Yadav stated in his post that more than 520 Million Saplings have been planted under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Campaign across India since the program began. The Prime Minister asked everyone to engage in the Campaign and help make the world better through sustainable development.

The Prime Minister launched the Campaign to commemorate World Environment Day. Shri Narendra Modi, inaugurated the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Campaign on World Environment Day, June 5, 2024. In his campaign launch statement, the Prime Minister invited everyone to contribute to a healthier planet and sustainable growth through this initiative.

“It would make you all very glad that over the last decade, India has undertaken several collaborative activities that have increased forest cover across the country. This is fantastic for our efforts towards sustainable development. It is also wonderful that local communities have risen to the occasion and taken the initiative in this,” Modi remarked.

The Campaign is one of India’s more significant tree-planting initiatives. These activities are critical for preventing deforestation and improving biodiversity while aligning with national environmental goals. Over 52 crore seedlings have been planted as part of the initiative thus far. This achievement demonstrates the government’s dedication to enhancing environmental sustainability and combating climate change issues. The primary purpose of the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam Campaign is to encourage widespread participation in tree planting. This initiative promotes sustainable development and contributes to a greener, healthier environment.

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan recently joined the nationwide initiative by planting a seedling.

“Today, staff from our department is planting trees in Kisan Kendras, Agriculture Universities, and all our offices. We must protect the Earth for future generations while also saving the ecosystem. At the very least, we should make plans for our survival, such as planting trees to ensure that we have enough air,” Union Minister Chouhan said.

The “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” program in India has successfully planted over 52 crore (520 million) trees around the country. This Campaign, dedicated to mothers, seeks to combat climate change and encourage environmental responsibility. By incorporating communities across the country, the Campaign develops a sense of community responsibility for nature, represents development and vitality, and contributes considerably to India’s afforestation initiatives.

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