CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Leads Tree Planting and Prepares for Grand Jhumur Dance in Assam
Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma participated in a tree plantation program called ‘Ek Ped Maa ke Naam’ as part of the Amrit Brikshya Andolan at the Ministers Colony park in Dispur Capital Complex, Guwahati. The program aims to plant three crore trees from August 1 to August 20.
Speaking about the initiative, Sarma said, “The Assam government will be planting three crore plants from August 1 to August 20. I believe we will be playing a very important role in protecting the environment through this program.”
On Wednesday, Sarma also announced a grand Jhumur dance performance by 8,000 tea tribe artists from 800 tea gardens, scheduled for November 20 at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati. He mentioned that last year, 12,000 artists performed the Bihu dance at the same venue.
Additionally, Sarma talked about the launch of the Orundoi 3.0 scheme, confirming that 20 lakh new beneficiaries would be added, increasing the total number to 47 lakh.
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CM -: CM stands for Chief Minister. He is the head of the government in a state in India.
Himanta Biswa Sarma -: Himanta Biswa Sarma is the Chief Minister of Assam, a state in India.
Tree Planting -: Tree planting means putting young trees into the ground so they can grow. It helps the environment by giving us more oxygen and reducing pollution.
Jhumur Dance -: Jhumur Dance is a traditional dance form performed by the tea tribe community in Assam. It is usually done during festivals and celebrations.
Assam -: Assam is a state in the northeastern part of India. It is known for its tea gardens and rich culture.
Ek Ped Maa ke Naam -: ‘Ek Ped Maa ke Naam’ means ‘One Tree in the Name of Mother’. It is a program to plant trees to honor mothers.
Amrit Brikshya Andolan -: Amrit Brikshya Andolan is a movement in Assam to plant a lot of trees to make the environment better.
Three Crore -: Three crore means 30 million. It is a large number used in India to count things.
Guwahati -: Guwahati is the largest city in Assam. It is an important cultural and commercial center.
Orundoi 3.0 scheme -: Orundoi 3.0 scheme is a government program in Assam to provide financial help to people in need.
20 lakh -: 20 lakh means 2 million. It is a way to count large numbers in India.
47 lakh -: 47 lakh means 4.7 million. It is another way to count large numbers in India.
