President Murmu launches 7-day ‘Van Mahotsav', plants ‘rudraksha' sapling
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Gorakhpur/Lucknow: President
Droupadi Murmu
on Tuesday launched the week-long Van Mahotsav at the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University in Gorakhpur.
The mega plantation drive will be carried out from July 1-7 across the country.
The President planted a 'Rudraksha' sapling under the 'One Tree for Mother' campaign and emphasised the importance of environmental conservation and sustainable practices.
Murmu interacted with local public representatives and took a tour of the exhibition on traditional medicine systems. Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath were also present. Governor Anandiben Patel also participated in the tree plantation campaign at the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University.
A statement issued on the Governor's visit on the first day of this year's Van Mahotsav said that she ceremonially planted saplings of 'rudraksha' and red sandalwood as plants "symbolise harmony between environmental conservation and familial values".
Addressing those gathered for the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, Governor said trees are not just protectors of the environment but also life.
"The campaign 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' is an expression of our reverence for both nature and motherhood," Patel said.
She also directed the university administration to plant saplings of the same species at one location to ensure their scientific and aesthetic development.
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