MP CM Mohan Yadav Launches ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Campaign in Bhopal
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav launched the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign in Bhopal on Saturday. The campaign aims to plant 5.5 crore trees across the state, with around 40 lakh saplings to be planted in Bhopal. On the launch day, 12 lakh saplings were planted.
CM Yadav stated, “Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, citizens nationwide are planting trees in honor of their mothers. The Madhya Pradesh government has committed to planting 5.5 crore trees statewide.”
State BJP chief VD Sharma participated in the event, urging the public to join the campaign and plant trees. He said, “Responding to PM Modi’s call, citizens nationwide are pledging to protect nature by planting trees. The resolution to plant 5.5 crore saplings in the state under CM Yadav’s leadership is commendable.”
Earlier, state cabinet minister Kailash Vijayvargiya announced that 51 lakh trees would be planted in Indore district between July 7 and July 14. The Indore Municipal Corporation will provide the saplings, and various organizations will plant trees in different areas.