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    07 Jul 2026Schemes and Projects

    Amit Shah launched "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" abhiyan

    India
    In Short এক নজরে

    The News in Brief:

    Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Mission 70 Lakh Plantation Drive under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign in New Delhi. The initiative aims to plant 70 lakh saplings to increase Delhi's green cover, rejuvenate the Ridge area, and promote environmental conservation through public participation.

    Place and Time:

    New Delhi; 7 July 2026. The campaign was launched in the presence of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, and Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav.

    Why this is important:

    The campaign supports India's climate and afforestation goals by restoring Delhi's ecological balance. It also aims to transform 6,300 hectares of the Delhi Ridge into the "lungs of Delhi" with native tree species while encouraging citizens to plant a tree in the name of their mother and Mother Earth.

    Main Points to Remember:

    • Campaign: Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam
    • Launched by: Amit Shah
    • Mission: 70 Lakh Plantation Drive
    • Venue: New Delhi
    • Objective: Increase green cover, rejuvenate the Delhi Ridge, and encourage mass participation in tree plantation.
    • Key Fact: The campaign was originally launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to promote environmental conservation.