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Time of India
05-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
After 25 yrs in army, retd soldier aims to revive motherland in Junnar
Pune: After serving 25 years in the first battalion of the Maratha Light Infantry of the Indian Army, retired soldier Ramesh Kharmale (49) has embarked on a new mission to protect and revive nature. He, during his military career, participated in various operations, but that is not it. He has started digging trenches on the hills of the Sahyadri Ranges in Junnar taluka to plant trees and restore natural water resources. "Both duties that I performed are aimed at saving the motherland," Kharmale told TOI. "I applied my 'Paltan' work ethos to this endeavour and turned it into my new mission," he added. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune To his advantage, Kharmale found a dedicated partner in his wife, Swati. She works alongside to support the cause and their son Mayuresh (13) and daughter Vaishnavi (20) join them occasionally to contribute to the mission of planting seeds on the hills. He gives credit to his wife and children for working with him for the last few years. The 123rd episode of 'Mann ki Baat' radio programme on June 30, 2025, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised efforts by Ramesh Kharmale and his family in rejuvenating Junnar hills. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Swati said, "Apart from the family responsibilities, I found something meaningful and worthy in life to pursue for a lifetime. I feel extremely happy seeing our trees fully grown after years. This gives you an utmost satisfaction." "Awareness is the bedrock of society. I always strive to spark a sense of responsibility among youngsters, who can bring unbelievable results," Kharmale narrated. At present, Kharmale serves as a forest guard with the Junnar forest division and is actively involved in various roles beyond his official duty, said the forest officials. Pradip Chavan, the range forest officer of the Junnar range, under whom Kharmale worked for two years, described him as a 'highly motivated and determined' personnel. "He works tirelessly and sincerely. Because of these two qualities, he achieved unprecedented results in the field, wherein very few people work on the ground," added Chavan. Kharmale, with the help of villagers, developed the first 'Oxygen Park' in the Vadaj village. There are over 200 trees in the park. He said, "I aim to create such parks in several villages to create a condusive ecological balance to improve overall life." The infantryman wears several feathers in his hat as he actively participates in wildlife rescue operations, grass cutting, and head awareness campaigns in villages in Pune, Ahmednagar, Nashik, Satara, and Kolhapur districts.
India Gazette
29-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
PM Modi praises contributions of Doctors and CAs in 123rd Mann ki Baat
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the invaluable contributions of both Doctors and Chartered Accountants (CAs) while addressing the country during the 123rd edition of the monthly program Mann ki Baat and called attention to how both professions are such 'pillars of society,' with one being protectors of health and other being guides of economic life. Acknowledging their importance ahead of July 1, which marks both National Doctors' Day and Chartered Accountants' Day, the Prime Minister said, 'On the 1st of July, the day after tomorrow, we honour two very important professions - Doctors and CAs. Both of them are such pillars of society, which make our lives better. Doctors are the protectors of our health and CAs (Chartered Accountants) are the guides of economic life. My best wishes to all the Doctors and Chartered Accountants.' Notably, the Prime Minister also drew attention to the importance of protecting and preserving the environment, as the country celebrated World Environment Day earlier, just as one would their health. 'This month, we all celebrated the 'World Environment Day'. I received thousands of your messages. Many people told me about those friends who had set out alone to save the environment and then the whole society joined them. This contribution of everyone is becoming a great strength for our earth,' the PM said. Highlighting various examples of people from across the country, he added, 'Ramesh Kharmale of Pune... knowing about his work will inspire you a lot. When people take rest at the end of the week, Ramesh ji and his family set out with a pickaxe and a spade. Do you know where to? Towards the hills of Junnar. Be it sunshine or a steep climb, their ascent does not stop. They clear bushes, dig trenches to retain water and sow seeds. They dug 70 trenches in just two months.' Talking about another initiative, the PM talked about Ahmedabad city of Gujarat, where the Municipal Corporation has started the 'Mission for Million Trees' campaign. The target is to plant lakhs of trees. A special aspect about this campaign is 'Sindoor Van'. He also dedicated the campaign to the soldiers who participated in Operation Sindoor. 'This forest is dedicated to the bravehearts of Operation Sindoor. Sindoor saplings are being planted in the memory of those brave people who have sacrificed everything for the country. Here, another campaign is being given a new impetus - 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam'. Under this campaign, crores of trees have been planted in the country. You too must take part in such campaigns going on in your village or city,' he said. While remembering the horrors of the emergency, the PM also played archival audio of former Prime Ministers Morarji Desai, Babu Jagjivan Ram and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who described the Emergency as a time of constitutional murder, mass arrests, and the suppression of civil liberties and the press. The PM asserted that every citizen should remember the ones who fought 'bravely' against the Emergency and it also inspires us to stay 'vigilant' to 'safeguard' the Constitution. (ANI)
