New Delhi: On the World Environment Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spearheaded a series of green initiatives, including the launch of an ambitious ‘Aravalli Green Wall Project,’ aimed at combating land degradation and the growing threats of climate change.
Leading by example, the Prime Minister planted a sapling at Bhagwan Mahavir Vanasthali Park in Delhi’s southern ridge area, further strengthening the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, which was launched last year to promote tree plantation in honour of one’s mother.
Highlighting the ecological significance of the Aravalli range, one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, Modi emphasised its crucial role in four Indian states — Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi.
He reiterated the government’s commitment to addressing the environmental challenges facing the region and beyond.
“To rejuvenate the Aravalli range, we must combine traditional conservation methods with modern, innovative techniques, especially in urban and semi-urban areas where space is limited,” the Prime Minister said. He added that all plantation activities would be geo-tagged and monitored through the Meri LiFE portal, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Calling upon the youth to become active participants in environmental protection, Modi urged them to contribute towards increasing the country’s green cover.
Taking to social media platform X, the Prime Minister shared details of the new initiatives, describing them as a boost to the ongoing ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign. He said the focus would be on restoring degraded landscapes, improving local water systems, curbing dust storms, and halting the eastward spread of the Thar Desert.
“We will work closely with local administrations to implement these measures effectively,” he added.
To mark the occasion, Modi also flagged off a fleet of electric buses under a Delhi government initiative to promote clean urban mobility and sustainable development. “This move will not only build a greener and cleaner Delhi but also enhance the ease of living for its residents,” he posted on X.
Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister planted a Sindoor sapling at his New Delhi residence. The sapling was a gift from the women of Kutch, Gujarat, in recognition of their extraordinary courage and patriotism during the 1971 India-Pakistan war.
Recalling his recent visit to Kutch, Modi described the gift as “a powerful symbol of bravery and an inspiring tribute to the strength of women in our nation.”
UNI
