Amit Shah Joins Record-Breaking Sapling Drive in Indore

Union Home Minister Amit Shah participated in a world record attempt in Indore to plant 11 lakh saplings in a day. The effort is part of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign launched by PM Modi to address climate change. The drive involves planting 140 crore trees nationwide.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah joined a record-breaking sapling drive in Indore, aiming to plant 11 lakh saplings in a single day. Launching the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign on World Environment Day, PM Modi aims to address climate change with a target to plant 140 crore trees across India.

Shah highlighted the importance of this initiative in combating rising temperatures and ozone layer depletion, emphasizing that such environmental efforts reflect concern for future generations. Praising Indore, a city renowned for its cleanliness, Shah remarked that it will soon be celebrated as a green city after achieving the plantation milestone.

Cooperation from various societal segments has been integral, according to Shah, who mentioned the involvement of the Central Armed Police Force in planting over 5.21 crore saplings. He urged the public to treat saplings like their own sons, suggesting these plants would reciprocate maternal-like care, reinforcing the campaign's theme.