Pradhan urges citizens to plant a tree in the name of their Mothers

United News of India

4 days ago

Bhubaneswar, June 4 (UNI) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has appealed to the countrymen, especially students, to plant trees.
In a video message on Wednesday for the launch of the 'Ek Peed Maa Ke Naam 2.0' campaign, Pradhan said, 'This year, the 'One Tree in the Name of Mother 2.0' initiative is being launched to expand this large-scale tree plantation drive.'
In this second phase of the campaign, 10 crore trees will be planted between World Environment Day on June 5 and September 30, Pradhan announced.
The Union Minister emphasized that the main objective of this campaign is to protect the environment through tree plantation and to create awareness among the general public about the importance of planting trees.
Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the people, 'One Tree in the Name of Maa' has become a significant campaign. Pradhan noted that over 5.5 crore trees have already been planted across India under this initiative. 'This is not just about planting trees; it is a symbol of our love and connection with Mother Earth,' he said.
Highlighting the contributions from various states, Pradhan mentioned the seed balls prepared by children and women in Chhattisgarh, the tree plantation initiatives in Tripura, and the planting of 1.5 crore saplings in Rajasthan, which have given this campaign a new identity.
He acknowledged the collective efforts of people from across the country, including Odisha, and described how this national campaign has transformed into a mass movement.
Pradhan further emphasized that this campaign is not merely about numbers but is a manifestation of our love and responsibility towards nature.
Citing the United Nations Environment Programme's guidance for sustainable development, Pradhan said that the solution to the climate crisis lies not only in new methods but also in adopting more sustainable lifestyles.
To advance this idea, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 'Mission Life', Pradhan noted. He expressed joy and pride in seeing students, teachers, and parents emerging as responsible and sensitive champions of this cause.
As evidence of this, he shared that more than 29 lakh students have created QR codes for over 5 lakh trees, making India's vast environmental knowledge digital and accessible.
Pradhan urged everyone to plant a tree in the name of their mother and to protect and nurture it so that it grows large and shares its story with others.
'Every sapling we plant carries the message that we care for nature and are committed to its protection,' he added.