Gujarat: Amit Shah, Bhupendra Patel plant trees under 'Hariyali Lok Sabha-Gandhinagar Lok Sabha' campaign
Gandhinagar, July 12
Under the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's 'Mission Five Million Trees' campaign, launched to make the city greener and more environmentally friendly, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel planted trees on Sunday at an AMC plot near Applewood, reaffirming the resolve of 'Hariyali Lok Sabha - Gandhinagar Lok Sabha'.
According to Gujarat CMO, the programme reinforced the resolve to make the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency greener, cleaner, and more environmentally sustainable. Participants also reaffirmed their commitment to increasing the city's green cover, promoting environmental conservation through public participation, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for future generations.
The AMC's 'Mission Five Million Trees' campaign has emerged as a significant initiative to increase the city's green cover, maintain ecological balance, and create public awareness about tree plantation and tree conservation, the press release stated.
The leaders at the event also appealed to citizens to plant more trees and nurture them, urging everyone to participate in making the resolve of 'Hariyali Lok Sabha - Gandhinagar Lok Sabha' a success through public participation.
The event was attended by Ahmedabad Mayor Hitesh Barot, City BJP President Prerak Shah, MLAs Amit Thaker and Babubhai Patel, Ahmedabad Municipal Commissioner Banchhanidhi Pani, senior officials and office bearers of the Corporation, and a large number of citizens.
The 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, launched under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeks to encourage public participation in environmental protection and create awareness about the importance of increasing tree cover. The initiative combines the emotional connection associated with mothers with a collective call for environmental responsibility, encouraging citizens to plant trees as a contribution towards a sustainable future.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great to see our leaders leading by example! This is the kind of work that actually impacts our future. Gandhinagar has been developing rapidly, and green cover is essential. I just wish such campaigns happened in every constituency, not just during elections. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
Living in Gandhinagar, I've seen the city grow, but the heat is getting worse every summer. Five million trees is a big number, but it's a start. I hope the campaign is transparent about where trees are planted and how many survive. Public participation is key, but so is accountability.
The 'Mission Five Million Trees' is a worthy goal, but why only now? We've been talking about tree plantation for years. The 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' is a beautiful concept, but let's not turn it into a photo-op. Real change happens when every citizen feels responsible. Good initiative, but consistency is needed.
As someone who moved to Ahmedabad for work, I appreciate these green efforts. The city needs more parks and tree-lined streets to combat pollution. I hope this campaign also addresses the loss of green spaces due to construction. Let's make Gujarat truly green! 🌿
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