CM Bhupendra Patel Launches ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Nam’ Initiative

Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel inaugurated a pioneering tree-planting initiative at 53,065 Anganwadi centers across the state as part of the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Nam’ campaign.

The launch event occurred in Gandhinagar, where the Chief Minister planted a sapling alongside Anganwadi children. On World Environment Day, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi urged all Indians to support environmental conservation and tackle global warming challenges by participating in this tree-planting and nurturing campaign.

The Prime Minister envisions each person planting a tree to honor their mother or together with their mother, thereby protecting Mother Earth and expanding the green cover.

Ambitious Tree-Planting Goals on Ek Ped Maa Ke Nam campaign:

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has set an ambitious goal to plant 12.20 crore trees by September 2024 and 17 crore trees by March 2025 under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Nam’ campaign in Gujarat. This aligns with Prime Minister Modi’s vision for environmental protection.

The Chief Minister has adopted an eco-friendly approach to instill a sense of environmental conservation, love for trees, and nurturing among Anganwadi children from an early age. He has directed the Women and Child Welfare Department to involve all 53,065 Anganwadi centers across the state in this extensive tree plantation drive.

Ek Ped Maa Ke Nam campaign Event Highlights:

To mark the launch of this statewide initiative, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the campaign on the first day of the holy month of Shravan by planting a tree at an Anganwadi in Sector 3A New, Gandhinagar, alongside the children.

As part of the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Nam’ initiative, over 3.15 lakh trees will be planted across all Anganwadi centers in the state. During the event, the Chief Minister interacted with the Anganwadi children, distributed fruit and plant saplings, and observed a demonstration of dishes prepared from the take-home ration.

Attendees and Dignitaries:

Several dignitaries attended the event, including the Minister of Women and Child Welfare, Smt. Bhanuben Babariya, and the Mayor of Gandhinagar, Smt. Miraben Patel, MLA Smt.

Ritaben is the chairman of various committees, including the Standing Committee of the Municipal Corporation, the Deputy Mayor, Municipal Councillors, and other distinguished guests.

The Secretary of Women and Child Welfare, Shri Nirala, Commissioner Shri Ranjit Kumar, Director Smt. Kumudben and senior officers of the city-district administration were also present.

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