Dehradun, June 5
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami greeted the people of the state on Thursday on the auspicious occasion of Ganga Dussehra. He also congratulated the devotees coming for the holy festival's Ganga bath.
The Chief Minister said that the life-giving Ganga has an important place in our lives. "Public life cannot be imagined without Ganga and other holy rivers. Holy rivers are also a matter related to our existence," he added.
The Chief Minister said that on this auspicious occasion, people will have to contribute to keeping Ganga and other rivers, as well as all water sources, pure.
Earlier in the day, the Uttarakhand Chief Minister also greeted people on the occasion of World Environment Day, and urged them to participate in the 'Ek Ped Maa ke Naam' (One tree in the name of mother) by planting at least one tree and protecting the environment.
"Conservation of nature and environment is both our cultural heritage and responsibility. Under the able leadership and guidance of the respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign has been started to promote environmental conservation," Dhami said in a post on X.
"Let us all promote this campaign and plant a tree in the name of Mother and ensure our participation in environmental protection," his post added.
Ek Ped Maa ke naam, an initiative which combines environmental conservation and a tribute to mothers, was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 5, 2024, exactly one year ago.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Heartwarming to see our CM connecting spirituality with environmental consciousness. Ganga is indeed our lifeline, but we must do more than just take holy dips - proper waste management systems in pilgrimage towns are equally important. ðŸ™
The 'Ek Ped Maa ke Naam' initiative is such a beautiful concept! Planted a neem sapling today in my mother's memory. More such culturally rooted environmental programs needed across India. Our rivers and trees are truly our national treasures.
While the sentiments are good, we need concrete action plans to clean Ganga. Every year same speeches but river pollution continues. Maybe allocate specific budgets for sewage treatment plants along all major pilgrimage routes?
Ganga Dussehra blessings to all! 🪔 Our family has been visiting Haridwar for this festival for generations. The CM is right - we must teach our children that respecting rivers means not throwing plastic offerings in them. Tradition and ecology must go together.
Good to see World Environment Day and Ganga Dussehra coinciding this year. But why only plant trees on special days? Should be regular practice. Our Uttarakhand hills are losing green cover rapidly - need sustained efforts beyond symbolic gestures.
The spiritual connection with nature is what makes Indian culture special. From Ganga aarti to tree plantation drives, these traditions remind us of our duty towards the environment. Hope more youth participate in such initiatives!
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