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PM Modi gifted King Charles a rare Sonoma dove tree under India's Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiative. The ornamental tree, known for its spectacular white bracts, will be planted at Sandringham this autumn. This environmental gesture capped Modi's UK visit that strengthened bilateral ties through an FTA signing. The Royal Family shared details of the meaningful exchange on social media.

Key Points: PM Modi Gifts King Charles Rare Tree Under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam

  • Modi gifts ornamental Sonoma dove tree known for early flowering
  • Tree symbolizes India-UK environmental collaboration
  • Part of Modi's Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam mother tribute campaign
  • Visit marks new era in bilateral ties with FTA signing
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PM Modi presents tree to King Charles under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiative

PM Modi presents King Charles with a rare Sonoma dove tree as part of India's Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiative during UK visit.

"His Majesty was given a tree to be planted this Autumn, inspired by the environmental initiative launched by the Prime Minister – Royal Family"

London July 25

The UK Royal Family on Thursday said that they received Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Sandringham House.

PM Modi gifted a tree under the environmental initiative "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam", which will be planted in Autumn.

In a post on X, the Royal Family said, "This afternoon, The King received the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Narendra Modi, at Sandringham House. During their time together, His Majesty was given a tree to be planted this Autumn, inspired by the environmental initiative launched by the Prime Minister, "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam", which encourages people to plant a tree in tribute to their mothers."

https://x.com/RoyalFamily/status/1948420614881968316

PM Modi presented Davidia involucrata 'Sonoma', commonly known as the Sonoma dove tree or handkerchief tree, is an ornamental tree celebrated for its early and abundant flowering. Unlike the species form of Davidia involucrata, which often takes 10 to 20 years to bloom, 'Sonoma' is a precocious cultivar that typically begins flowering within 2 to 3 years of planting.

Its most iconic feature is the pair of large, fluttering white bracts that resemble handkerchiefs or doves suspended from the branches, creating a spectacular visual display in late spring.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday said that this was Prime Minister Narendra Modi's last engagement in the UK.

Earlier, during a special briefing by the Ministry of External Affairs on Prime Minister's visit to UK, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, "Prime Minister's last engagement in a short while from now [will take place at] at Sandringham estate. During this engagement, he will hand over to, His Majesty, the King, a sapling as part of, the tree plantation programme, 'ek ped maa ke naam' that the Prime Minister has pioneered back home in India. This will be planted in Sandringham Estate during the planting season this autumn," he said.

While leaving for the UK on Wednesday, Prime Minister Modi said he looked forward to meeting King Charles.

"Leaving for the UK, a country with which our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has achieved significant momentum in the last few years. I look forward to my talks with PM Keir Starmer and my meeting with His Majesty King Charles III," PM Modi said in a post on X after his departure.

https://x.com/narendramodi/status/1947925379194204580

Earlier in the day, PM Modi stated that India and the UK have ushered in a new era of economic cooperation with the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), along with the Double Contribution Convention, during his tete-a-tete with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I appreciate the symbolism, I wish our PM would focus more on domestic environmental issues like Delhi's air pollution. International gestures are good but local action is needed more.
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Rohit P
The handkerchief tree sounds amazing! Never heard of it before. Our PM always chooses unique gifts that represent both Indian values and global environmental consciousness. 👏
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Sarah B
As someone living in UK, I'm so proud to see Indian traditions being shared internationally. The concept of honoring mothers through tree planting is beautiful. My Indian colleagues explained the cultural significance to me.
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Vikram M
Great diplomacy move! The FTA signing plus this cultural exchange shows how India-UK relations are blossoming. Hope this leads to more opportunities for Indian students and professionals in UK.
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Kavya N
My society in Mumbai has started Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam drive after seeing PM's initiative. Already planted 50 saplings! Small steps make big difference 💚
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Michael C
Interesting to learn about Indian environmental initiatives. The dove tree sounds spectacular - might visit Sandringham next spring to see it bloom! Cultural exchanges like this enrich both nations.

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