Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday extended warm greetings to the people of the state on the auspicious occasion of Ganga Dussehra. He also welcomed the devotees arriving to take the holy dip in the Ganga.
Highlighting the spiritual and ecological importance of the river, the Chief Minister said, “The life-giving Ganga holds a sacred and central place in our lives. One cannot imagine life without the Ganga and other holy rivers. These rivers are vital to our very existence.”
He appealed to citizens to contribute actively towards keeping the Ganga and all other water bodies clean and pollution-free, especially on such spiritually significant occasions.
Earlier, on the occasion of World Environment Day, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami planted a Sita Ashoka sapling at his official residence on Thursday, as part of the nationwide “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign.
In a public message, CM Dhami urged the people of the state to join the campaign by planting at least one tree in the name of their mothers. He called it a noble effort that not only honours maternal love but also promotes environmental conservation.
“This initiative is a symbol of both maternal respect and our shared responsibility to serve and protect nature,” Dhami said, encouraging mass public participation.
Joining the Chief Minister in the plantation drive were Forest and Environment Minister Subodh Uniyal and Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan, who also planted saplings as part of the campaign.
Earlier in the day, the Uttarakhand Chief Minister greeted people on the occasion of World Environment Day, and urged them to participate in the 'Ek Ped Maa ke Naam' (One tree in the name of mother) by planting at least one tree and protecting the environment.
"Conservation of nature and environment is both our cultural heritage and responsibility. Under the able leadership and guidance of the respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign has been started to promote environmental conservation," Dhami said in a post on X.
"Let us all promote this campaign and plant a tree in the name of Mother and ensure our participation in environmental protection," his post added.
Ek Ped Maa ke naam, an initiative which combines environmental conservation and a tribute to mothers, was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 5, 2024, exactly one year ago.
According to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, at least 80 crore saplings were planted between June and September, through collaborative efforts from government agencies, local communities, and various stakeholders. The Prime Minister also greeted people today, urging them to deepen their efforts to protect the planet and complimenting people working at the grassroots level for environmental conservation.
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