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Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Uttarakhand CM Dhami plants Sita Ashoka sapling under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign at his CMO residence
Uttarakhand CM Dhami plants Sita Ashoka sapling under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign at his CMO residence (ANI) DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday planted a Sita Ashoka sapling at the Chief Minister's residence on the occasion of World Environment Day as part of the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign, according to the release statement. On this occasion, the chief minister called upon the state's people to participate in this holy work and serve nature while respecting their mother. This campaign is dedicated to maternal respect and environmental protection, in which every person is encouraged to plant a tree in their mother's name. Forest and environment minister Subodh Uniyal and chief secretary Anand Bardhan also participated in the event by planting trees. Earlier today, Dhami greeted people on 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 leadership and guidance of the respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, 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. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Ek Ped Maa ke naam, an initiative that combines environmental conservation with a tribute to mothers, on June 5, 2024, exactly one year ago. According to the ministry of environment, Forest and Climate Change, at least 80 crore saplings were planted between June and September, through collaborative efforts from government agencies, local communities, and various stakeholders. The Prime Minister also greeted people today, urging them to deepen their efforts to protect the planet and complimenting people working at the grassroots level for environmental conservation.
India Gazette
5 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Environment Day: Kangana Ranaut congratulates PM Modi for connecting everyone with 'ek ped maa ke naam' campaign
New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): On the occasion of world environment day, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kangana Ranaut congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for emotionally connecting everyone to saving the environment with the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign as she planted a sapling at her Delhi residence on Thursday. 'Our earth and our environment are our biggest legacy. We have to pass them on to our future generations, just like we received them. As part of that, we are participating in the World Environment Day celebrations. I would like to congratulate PM Narendra Modi for emotionally connecting everyone with this save environment campaign with the 'ek ped maa ke naam' campaign,' the BJP MP told reporters here. Posting about the sapling planting on X, Ranaut paid a tribute to people working on the grassroots level to save and conserve the environment. 'Today, on World Environment Day, we strengthened the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiative by honourable Narendra Modi ji with a special tree plantation drive. I planted a sapling at my Delhi house. Also on this environment day, we pay heartfelt gratitude to all those who have dedicated their lives to saving the soil and the rivers, cleaning the planet, especially oceans from plastic waste,' Ranaut's post read. Meanwhile, BJP MP Anurag Thakur also participated in the campaign by planting a sapling in Delhi. Posting a picture of him planting a sapling, he urged others to participate in the environmental conservation campaign started by PM Modi. 'Trees are the basis of life on earth, and to promote tree plantation, the campaign 'Ek Ped Maa Naam' started by the respected Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji to honour the mother power and protect and promote nature has emerged as a mass movement,' his post read. 'I request all of you to actively participate in this environmental conservation campaign started by Modi Ji in the interest of the earth and plant trees,' he added. Ek Ped Maa ke naam, an initiative which combines environmental conservation and a tribute to mothers, was launched by PM Modi on June 5, 2024, exactly one year ago. (ANI)
India Gazette
5 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Surely we have a responsibility to leave for future generations": Rohit Sharma on occasion of World Environment Day
New Delhi [India] June 5 (ANI): Indian ODI team captain and veteran batter Rohit Sharma spread awareness with a special message on the occasion of World Environment Day. Rohit Sharma posted on his Instagram, 'Surely we have a responsibility to leave for future generations a planet that is healthy and inhabitable by all species, #worldenvironmentday.' Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi shared a video message on his official X account on the occasion of World Environment Day, urging people to deepen their efforts to protect the planet and overcome environmental challenges. In the video's caption, PM Modi wrote, 'This #WorldEnvironmentDay, let's deepen our efforts to protect our planet and overcome the challenges we face. I also compliment all those working at the grassroots to make our environment greener and better.'In the video message, PM Modi said, 'Prakriti Rakshati Rakshita', those who protect nature, nature protects them.' The Prime Minister highlighted India's ancient tradition of environmental balance, 'Balance in the environment has always been a part of our ancient tradition. It is said in our culture, 'Yat pinde tat brahmande', meaning, what exists in the body also exists in the universe. Whatever we do for ourselves directly impacts our environment.' PM Modi stressed that individual actions directly impact the environment and called for collective action to protect the world's climate. 'To protect the world's climate, it is essential that every country rises above self-interest and thinks collectively.', the video stated. PM Modi praised India's efforts to reduce plastic usage, adding that the country has been working on this initiative for the past 4-5 years. 'This year's Environment Day theme is the campaign for freedom from plastic, and I am glad that what the world is now beginning to talk about, India has already been working on continuously for the past 4-5 years.' Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Ek Ped Maa ke naam, an initiative that combines environmental conservation with a tribute to mothers, on June 5, 2024, exactly one year ago. According to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, at least 80 crore saplings were planted between June and September, through collaborative efforts from government agencies, local communities, and various stakeholders. (ANI)
India Gazette
5 days ago
- General
- India Gazette
Uttarakhand CM Dhami plants Sita Ashoka sapling under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign at his CMO residence
Dehradun (Uttarakhand), June 5 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday planted a Sita Ashoka sapling at the Chief Minister's residence on the occasion of World Environment Day as part of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, according to the release statement. On this occasion, the Chief Minister called upon the state's people to participate in this holy work and serve nature while respecting their mother. This campaign is dedicated to maternal respect and environmental protection, in which every person is encouraged to plant a tree in their mother's name. Forest and Environment Minister Subodh Uniyal and Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan also participated in the event by planting trees. Earlier today, Dhami greeted people on 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 leadership and guidance of the respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, 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. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Ek Ped Maa ke naam, an initiative that combines environmental conservation with a tribute to mothers, on June 5, 2024, exactly one year ago. According to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, at least 80 crore saplings were planted between June and September, through collaborative efforts from government agencies, local communities, and various stakeholders. The Prime Minister also greeted people today, urging them to deepen their efforts to protect the planet and complimenting people working at the grassroots level for environmental conservation. (ANI)
India Gazette
5 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Uttarakhand CM greets people on auspicious occasion of Ganga Dussehra
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], June 5 (ANI): 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)
