Bhubaneswar, September 15 (IANS). The Odisha government will plant 75 lakh trees on September 17, on the occasion of Premier Narendra Modi’s birthday. This campaign, entitled ‘A Tree Mother’s Name 2.0’, aims to respect the Prime Minister and promote environmental stability. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi was chairing a high -level preparation meeting on Monday at the public service Bhavan and the preparations with senior officials and district collectors. He described the plantation campaign as a ‘soulful tribute’ to the prime minister on behalf of the people of Odisha. The chief minister said: “Everyone must participate in elected representatives to students, from youth to women’s groups. This ambitious goal can only be achieved with collective efforts.” The Chief Minister encouraged all citizens to plant a tree, take a selfie and make their contribution to my life portal and other social media platforms. Participants will receive digital certificates through the portal. The plantation will be done in all districts and areas of sunrise to sunset, including government departments, educational institutions, NGOs, industries, banks and community groups. This major tree planting campaign will participate in 15 Lakh students, 2 Lakh teachers, 76,000 Anganwadi workers, 17,000 ASHA workers, 10,000 Eco-Club, 17,500 Forest Conservation Committees, 1 Lakh NSC volunteers, 16,500 Mai Bharat Youth Swayamsevaks, Demaing Self-Help groups and corporate volunteers. Goals have been set for plantation to various government departments, including the police force. Chief Minister Majhi, who was remembered about Odisha’s performance in the first issue of the campaign, said the state planted 6.72 crore trees last year, which was fourth at national level. By 2025, a target is to plant 7.5 crore trees, of which 4.65 crore trees have already been planted. The chief minister highlighted Prime Minister Modi’s attitude of confidence and developed India and appreciated his role in speeding up Odisha’s development. The chief minister said: “His leadership for five decades is transformative and inspiring for generations.” -Ians Sch
Odisha: State Government will plant 75 lakh trees one day to commemorate Premier Modi’s birthday
