Delhi: Kuljeet Singh Chahal leads NDMC's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' at Bapu Dham
New Delhi, May 3
NDMC Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal on Sunday led residents of Bapu Dham NDMC Housing Complex, Chanakyapuri, in promoting environmental protection by planting trees under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, said an official.
This campaign, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to inspire people to protect the environment by planting trees in the name of their mothers.
Chahal said "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" is not just a tree-planting campaign, but a movement of emotional and social responsibility. When we plant trees, we secure our future.
He said that the New Delhi Municipal Council has prepared a year-long "Green Calendar," under which tree-planting will take place at various locations every Sunday. The Garden, Health, Civil, and Sanitation departments will work together to ensure proper care and healthy growth of the plants.
Sunday's event was special because it involved not only tree plantation but also on-the-spot listening to the concerns of citizens by Chahal, said a statement.
He interacted directly with residents and RWA members to understand their problems. Officials from the civil, electricity, roads, sewerage, and garden departments were also present to offer solutions.
Chahal directed officials from the Civil and Electricity departments to resolve all issues within the stipulated timeframe.
Many residents participated in the event, planting saplings and taking responsibility for their care. Shopkeepers from the nearby market also adopted saplings and pledged to care for them. Thus, each sapling became a symbol of responsibility and emotional connection, said the statement.
The on-the-spot resolution of the citizens' issues demonstrated an administration that is both concerned with environmental protection and public concerns, said Chahal.
He assured residents that the NDMC is fully committed to environmental protection as well as providing better civic services.
Chahal said that these efforts of the NDMC are in line with the resolve of "Developed India @ 2047", in which a clean environment, better facilities and public participation play an important role.
Through campaigns like ##EkPedMaaKeNaam_OnSunday, the NDMC is continuously working towards building a cleaner, greener and better New Delhi by engaging people, said the statement.
— IANS
Reader Comments
As someone who moved to Delhi from the US, I can see how desperate the city is for green cover. The 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' idea is actually quite touching - there's a beautiful sentiment behind it. I just hope it's not just a photo-op and the trees actually get watered during Delhi's harsh summers.
Good initiative but honestly, we need more than Sunday drives. The air quality index in Chanakyapuri itself crosses 200 regularly during winters. Also, why not involve schools and colleges? Let children plant trees for their mothers too - that would build real awareness from young age. 🌱
Appreciate the effort but let's see if this becomes a consistent thing or just another event for news coverage. The 'on-the-spot resolution of citizen issues' part caught my attention - if they can actually solve our everyday problems like broken roads and sewage issues while planting trees, that would be a double win for NDMC. 💪
I've been living in Bapu Dham for 3 years now. This is the first time I've seen NDMC officials actually listening to residents' complaints during an event. The tree planting was nice, but the real test will be whether those complaints actually get addressed. Fingers crossed! 🤞
Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam - what a lovely concept! I'm going to plant a neem tree in our society this weekend. But I wish the article had mentioned what species they planted. Native trees like peepal, neem, and banyan absorb more pollution and provide better shade. Let's make Delhi green again! 🌿