New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Delhi Health and Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said on Sunday that more than 50 lakh saplings, out of the targeted 70 lakh saplings, have already been planted during the current plantation season.
While planting a sapling at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Park in Kunwar Singh Nagar in his Vikaspuri Assembly constituency, the Minister added that the ongoing plantation campaign is not merely about increasing the number of trees planted, but also about ensuring their long-term survival through proper protection, watering and care.
He said that community participation is essential for creating a greener, cleaner and healthier Delhi.
“Planting a tree is only the first step; our real responsibility begins with protecting it and ensuring that it grows into a healthy tree. The Delhi Government’s target of planting 70 lakh saplings reflects our commitment to strengthening Delhi’s green cover,” he added.
“More than 50 lakh saplings have already been planted, and I appeal to every citizen to become a partner in this mission by planting trees and taking responsibility for their care. Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, let us dedicate a tree to our mothers and work together to build a greener, healthier and more sustainable Delhi,” Pankaj Kumar Singh said.
The Minister called upon residents of Vikaspuri and other parts of Delhi to actively participate in plantation drives and make tree protection a shared community responsibility.
He said that every sapling nurtured today would contribute to a healthier environment and a better future for the coming generations.
The Minister also appreciated the participation of local residents in the plantation drive, noting that such community-led initiatives strengthen the collective resolve to make Delhi greener.
Drawing inspiration from ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, Pankaj Kumar Singh urged citizens to plant and nurture trees in the name of their mothers and contribute meaningfully to the city’s environmental conservation efforts.
–IANS
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