Gujarat Launches 'Ek Ped Maa ke Naam' Initiative

In Gandhinagar, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel planted a sapling to launch the 'Ek Ped Maa ke Naam' campaign on World Environment Day. This act of local stewardship mirrors a nationwide push by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to expand India’s green cover and foster communal responsibility for environmental sustainability.

Patel urged Gujarat residents to move beyond symbolic gestures, advocating for active, long-term participation in conservation efforts. His call echoes the federal government’s focus on integrating scientific innovation with sustainable land management. Prime Minister Modi noted that India has seen measurable success in both increasing forest density and stabilizing wildlife populations, crediting a shift toward proactive ecological policy.

Since the United Nations Environment Programme established World Environment Day in 1973, the event has served as a benchmark for global conservation progress. By anchoring the state's latest environmental drive in the 'Ek Ped Maa ke Naam' initiative, officials aim to translate federal policy goals into tangible local action.