Chandigarh, August 2 – The ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign launched by Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi to promote environmental awareness and tree plantation, has now received overwhelming support from the industrial sector as well.
A special plantation programme was organised on Saturday at IMT Manesar, where over 4,000 representatives from various industries came together to plant saplings. The Union Minister for Power, Housing and Urban Affairs, Sh. Manohar Lal and Union Environment Minister, Sh. Bhupender Yadav, and Haryana Environment Minister, Sh. Rao Narbir Singh, along with senior district officers was also present.
The plantation was carried out simultaneously at five key locations in Manesar — Honda Point and Sona Comstar in Sector 2, the entrance of Maruti and VVDN in Sector 8, and Fortis Hospital campus and adjacent green belt in Sector 5.
Union Minister Manohar Lal Calls for Public Awareness
Speaking at the event, Union Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that an average of 15 trees are required in a person’s entire life. Thus, it is everyone’s responsibility to plant at least that many trees. He said that districts like Gurugram, which face high urban and industrial pressure, are witnessing growing air pollution concerns, and such public participation campaigns are the need of the hour. He appreciated the active involvement of industrial organisations and said that this initiative would help create a greener legacy for future generations.
Environment Minister praises industry participation
Haryana Environment Minister, Sh. Rao Narbir Singh, while addressing the gathering, said that initiatives like ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ are connecting with people, and when society, government, and industry work together, the goal of greenery is not far. He also said that the government will run such tree plantation programs in a phased manner across all industrial areas in Haryana, increasing green coverage throughout the state.
Industry representatives present at the event expressed their strong support for the campaign and said that industrialists pledged to plant more trees within their factory premises and nearby areas.
