Gandhinagar: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel plants sapling under 'Ek Ped Maa ke Naam' initiative
Gandhinagar, June 5
On the occasion of World Environment Day, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday planted a sapling in Gandhinagar, as per the 'Ek Ped Maa ke Naam' initiative.
Speaking to reporters, the Gujarat Chief Minister urged other people to join the initiative while advancing the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding environmental protection and conservation.
"Advancing the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding environmental protection and conservation, everyone should join this movement to save the environment and play their part," said CM Patel.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended greetings on World Environment Day while lauding the efforts of the people dedicated to environmental conservation.
Focusing on the steps taken by the Central government and the country towards protecting the environment, PM Modi stated that the key successes include the expansion of green cover area and an increase in the population of several animals.
"Best wishes to everyone on World Environment Day. I would like to applaud all those passionate about environmental conservation. This is a day to reaffirm our commitment to protecting our environment and furthering growth that is sustainable. Numerous efforts by our Government over the last decade highlight our work in this direction. Some of India's key successes include expanding green cover and a rise in the population of several animals. The people of India have shown how collective efforts, policies, belief in science and innovation can improve our environment," PM Modi said.
World Environment Day (WED) is observed every year on June 5. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972 during the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment.
The first celebration was held in 1973, with the theme "Only One Earth." Each year, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) selects a specific environmental theme and designates a global host country to spotlight a major environmental issue. This approach helps focus international attention and action on critical environmental challenges.
— ANI
Reader Comments
While symbolic gestures are nice, I hope the government focuses on concrete actions too—like stopping deforestation for industrial projects and improving air quality in cities. A single sapling won't fix our environmental crisis.
PM Modi's vision is commendable—India's green cover has indeed increased. But we need more awareness at grassroots level. Urban areas are losing tree cover to construction at alarming rates. Corporates should be mandated to plant 10 trees for every tree cut.
आपने मां के नाम पे पौधा लगाया, बहुत अच्छा किया! हमें भी प्रेरणा मिली। मैं कल अपने गांव में पांच पौधे लगाऊंगा। 👍
Good to see leadership taking environment seriously. But let's be honest—World Environment Day should be every day, not just a photo op. I'd love to see this initiative scaled up with thousands of trees planted across every district.
Beautiful initiative! 🌿 I've already planted a neem tree in my grandmother's name last week. If every Indian plants even one sapling, we can create a massive green belt across the country. Small steps lead to big changes!
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