Chandigarh, July 30 –  The 77th District-Level Van Mahotsav was organised across Haryana on Thursday with enthusiastic public participation, as Haryana Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State led plantation drives at district-level programmes held across the State. They planted saplings under Prime Minister,  Sh. Narendra Modi’s ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign called upon citizens to actively participate in environmental conservation by planting and nurturing trees.

 

The programmes highlighted the State Government’s continued commitment towards expanding green cover, promoting sustainable development and transforming plantation into a people’s movement for a cleaner and greener Haryana. The events also reflected the State Government's continued efforts to encourage people to make plantation a people's movement. 

 

*Planting Trees Alone is Not Enough; Protecting Them is Equally Important- Energy Minister*

Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Sh. Anil Vij participated as the Chief Guest in the 77th District-Level Van Mahotsav organised at Dussehra Ground, Ambala, where he planted a sapling under Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign. He said planting trees alone is not enough; protecting and nurturing them is equally important to make the earth greener for future generations.

The Minister said timely plantation plays a crucial role in combating rising temperatures and improving the environment. Referring to the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, he said the initiative symbolises respect for both one's mother and Mother Earth, which sustains life by providing food, water and other essential resources. He urged citizens to actively participate in plantation drives and ensure the survival of every sapling.

 

*Protecting Nature is Our Greatest Responsibility Towards Future Generations: Development & Panchayat Minister*

 

Development & Panchayat and Mines & Geology Minister Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar attended the 77th District-Level Van Mahotsav at GD Goenka University, Sohna, Gurugram, where he planted a sapling and urged people to transform environmental conservation into a people's movement.

He said protecting nature is the greatest responsibility towards securing the future of coming generations and called upon every citizen to actively contribute to the mission. The Minister informed that Haryana has set a target of planting 1.40 crore saplings during 2026-27, while Gurugram district has been assigned a target of three lakh saplings through active public participation. 

 

*Cooperation Minister Highlights Role of Citizens in Environmental Conservation During Van Mahotsav* 

 

Haryana Cooperation Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma participated as the Chief Guest in the 77th District-Level Van Mahotsav programme organised at village Kadma in Charkhi Dadri district, where he planted a sapling under Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi's ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign. He said every citizen’s contribution is important in realising the vision of making India a developed nation by 2047.

 

Dr. Arvind Sharma said that environmental protection is a collective responsibility and urged people to plant at least one sapling in the name of their mothers and nurture it like a family member. Highlighting the Haryana Government’s efforts towards conservation of old trees, he said the ‘Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme’ has been implemented for the protection and care of trees aged 75 years and above.

 

He said under the leadership of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, the State Government is continuously working towards environmental conservation and increasing green cover. The Minister also appealed to citizens to actively participate in plantation drives and contribute towards a cleaner and greener environment. 

 

*Every Citizen Should Plant and Nurture Trees for a Healthier Tomorrow: Agriculture Minister*

 

Agriculture, Farmers' Welfare, Fisheries and Animal Husbandry Minister Sh. Shyam Singh Rana participated in the Van Mahotsav programme organised at ITI, Nachron village in Yamunanagar district, where he planted saplings under Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign.

 

He urged citizens to plant more trees and nurture them as a shared responsibility towards building a healthier, cleaner and more sustainable future. He also reiterated the State Government's commitment to promoting environmental conservation alongside sustainable development. 

 

*Climate Challenges Demand Collective Action Through Plantation: Social Justice & Empowerment Minister*

Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Sh. Krishan Kumar Bedi participated in the 77th District-Level Van Mahotsav organised at the Horticulture Research Centre, Raiya village, Jhajjar. Addressing the gathering, he said plantation is no longer merely an option but a necessity in view of climate change, rising temperatures, pollution and water scarcity. Calling upon citizens to strengthen the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, he said the Haryana Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, is continuously working to increase green cover while ensuring the survival and protection of planted saplings.

 

*Van Mahotsav Reflects Our Responsibility Towards Nature and Future Generations- Food & Supplies Minister*

 

Minister of State for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Sh. Rajesh Nagar participated as the Chief Guest in the 77th District-Level Van Mahotsav programme organised at village Pai in Kaithal district, where he planted a sapling and called upon people to actively participate in plantation drives. He said Van Mahotsav is not merely an occasion for plantation but a festival that reminds society of its faith in nature, commitment towards environmental protection and responsibility towards future generations.

 

The Minister said that in view of challenges like climate change, rising temperatures, air pollution and water scarcity, plantation has become a necessity. Highlighting Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, he said the initiative symbolises respect for nature and motherhood and has emerged as a people's movement. 

He emphasised that planting a sapling is only the beginning and nurturing it into a full-grown tree is the real responsibility. He also highlighted Haryana's Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme for conservation of old trees. During the programme, the Minister honoured Rajpal of village Kichhana, who has been working for environmental conservation through plantation activities, with a cheque of Rs. 1 lakh and a certificate. 

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(Release ID: 3537)