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NDMC's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' Drive Expands to Mandir Marg with Public Support

NDMC Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal led the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' plantation drive at Gandhi Sadan in Mandir Marg. The campaign, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, encourages citizens to plant and nurture a tree in their mother's name. Chahal emphasized the drive's mission-mode implementation across embassies, educational institutions, and residential areas to expand green cover. The initiative seeks public participation every Sunday to contribute to a cleaner, greener Delhi aligned with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

Key Points: NDMC 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' Plantation Drive at Mandir Marg

  • Inspired by PM Modi's call
  • Aims for max green cover in NDMC
  • Involves embassies, schools & RWAs
  • Part of Viksit Bharat 2047 vision
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NDMC's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign reaches Mandir Marg: Kuljeet Singh Chahal

NDMC Vice Chairman leads tree plantation campaign inspired by PM Modi, urging public participation for a greener Delhi under Viksit Bharat vision.

"public participation is the greatest strength of the campaign - Kuljeet Singh Chahal"

New Delhi, March 1

Kuljeet Singh Chahal, Vice Chairman of the New Delhi Municipal Council, on Sunday led the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' plantation drive at Gandhi Sadan in the NDMC Housing Complex, Mandir Marg, with active participation from area residents, an official said.

As participants planted saplings and pledged to care for and protect them, Chahal said the initiative is inspired by the call given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi under the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign, which encourages citizens to plant a tree in honour of their mothers and nurture it with responsibility and commitment.

Addressing the gathering, Chahal emphasised that the campaign is being implemented in mission mode to ensure maximum expansion of green cover across the NDMC area, according to an official statement.

He said the drive has been actively carried out in embassies and diplomatic missions within the NDMC jurisdiction, as well as in universities, colleges and schools, and in commercial and residential areas with the participation of Market Traders Associations (MTAs) and Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs).

The objective is to reach every corner of the NDMC area in line with the Prime Minister's vision of 'Viksit Bharat @2047' and to ensure plantation wherever required for a cleaner and greener urban environment, he said.

Chahal reiterated that public participation is the greatest strength of the campaign.

He appealed to citizens, institutions and organisations to actively join the green movement and contribute towards making New Delhi cleaner, greener and environmentally responsible.

He said that the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" plantation series continues every Sunday, with sustained efforts to expand green cover across the city.

Through structured planning and community engagement, plantation activities are being carried out at identified suitable locations, the statement said.

Inspired by the Prime Minister's call, the initiative stands as a testament to sustainable urban development through collective responsibility and Jan Bhagidari, Chahal said.

NDMC Member Anil Valmiki was also present on the occasion. The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), local residents and officials and staff from various departments of the Council, the statement added.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to see NDMC taking concrete steps. Delhi's air quality needs all the help it can get. Hope they ensure these saplings are actually watered and survive, not just planted for a photo-op.
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Anjali F
Jan Bhagidari is key! Our RWA in Karol Bagh also participated last month. It creates a sense of community responsibility. More cities should adopt this model.
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Siddharth J
While the sentiment is excellent, I hope the planning is scientific. Are they planting native species suitable for Delhi's climate? We need trees that provide shade and survive summers, not just ornamental ones.
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Kavya N
This is how we build a Viksit Bharat. Small, consistent actions by citizens. My children planted a peepal sapling for their grandmother and they are so proud to care for it. Future generations will thank us.
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Michael C
Impressed to see the scale of this. Involving embassies, schools, and markets is smart. Creates widespread awareness. Sustainable urban development is a global challenge, and community-driven solutions like this are promising.

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