Prez Murmu inaugurates Van Mahotsav in Gorakhpur
The event, running from July 1 to 7, began with the President planting a Rudraksha sapling under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign during the inauguration of Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University.
The President also emphasised the importance of conserving plants, highlighting that plantation efforts must be matched with long-term care and protection.
Following the inauguration, she met with elected representatives and toured an exhibition at the venue. Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath were also present at the ceremony.
As part of the Van Mahotsav, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Forest and Environment, Dr Arun Kumar Saxena, inaugurated Triveni Van, a sacred plantation of Banyan, Neem and Peepal trees, in Kukrail. He also launched an open gym, inaugurated a Yoga meditation centre and unveiled a statue of Buddha at the site.
In another green initiative, Dr Saxena visited the Veerangana Avantibai Women's Hospital, where he presented 'Green Gold Certificates' to the families of eight newborns and gifted them moringa (sahjan) saplings, encouraging environmental responsibility from birth.
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