Chandigarh: Haryanas Power, Transport and Labour Minister, Anil Vij stated that whereas planting increasingly more bushes is important, defending and nurturing them is equally necessary to make the Earth greener and more healthy.
Vij was addressing the gathering because the Chief Visitor on the district-level Van Mahotsav programme organized by the Forest Division at Dussehra Floor on Rambagh Street, Ambala, as we speak. Earlier than addressing the gathering, he inaugurated the programme by planting a sapling. Ambala Metropolis Mayor Akshita Saini, Municipal Council Chairperson Swarn Kaur, Vice Chairman of the Commerce Welfare Board Rakesh Bindal, and several other different dignitaries additionally participated within the plantation drive.
‘Ek ped maa ke naam’ Displays the Deep Imaginative and prescient of Prime Minister Modi: Vij
Vij stated that though the plantation drive was carried out as we speak beneath the scorching solar, had these bushes been planted 25–30 years in the past, folks wouldn’t have needed to endure such intense warmth as we speak. Referring to Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modis “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” marketing campaign launched in 2024, Vij stated that understanding Prime Minister Modis imaginative and prescient requires deep thought and reflection, as his messages typically carry profound which means.
He defined that the marketing campaign symbolizes gratitude in the direction of each our moms. One mom offers us delivery, nurtures and educates us, whereas the opposite—Mom Earth—offers us with meals, fruits, flowers, and all of the important assets required for all times. Each moms nurture humanity and deserve our utmost respect and care.
₹50 Lakh Introduced for Development of Footpath Round Dussehra Floor
Through the programme, Vij introduced ₹50 lakh from his discretionary fund for the development of a footpath alongside the boundary wall surrounding Dussehra Floor. He stated the footpath would encourage residents to go to the bottom for morning and night walks whereas having fun with the greenery and landscaped environment. He additionally directed officers of the Forest Division and the Municipal Council to collectively plant flowering shrubs and decorative vegetation across the premises.
Highlighting ongoing improvement works in Ambala Cantonment, Vij stated that Netaji Subhash Park has emerged as one of many most interesting parks within the area and attracts numerous guests each day. He additional introduced that an e-library would quickly be established there, and tenders for a meals court docket would even be floated shortly.
Life Can not Be Imagined With out Bushes: Vij
The Minister stated that life on Earth is unimaginable with out bushes and vegetation, as they’re indispensable for human survival. Bushes present oxygen, the very basis of life. He remarked that though science has made great progress and developed oxygen concentrators, even these units finally rely on the oxygen out there within the ambiance, which is sustained by bushes. He emphasised that bushes had been the Earths unique inhabitants, whereas human actions have repeatedly lowered inexperienced cowl by indiscriminate felling. To take care of ecological steadiness, he stated, it’s crucial not solely to plant extra bushes but additionally to make sure their survival.
Plant Bushes Wherever Area Is Accessible: Vij
Vij stated that round 3.6 million saplings had been planted in Ambala district final 12 months. To make sure satisfactory oxygen for each particular person, each out there piece of vacant land ought to be utilized for plantation. He knowledgeable that BJP employees throughout all 4 organizational mandals of Ambala Cantonment had recognized vacant areas and undertaken plantation drives. Persevering with this initiative, extra saplings had been planted as we speak beneath the Van Mahotsav programme.
He additional stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to information the nation via his visionary concepts and well timed management. Referring to the current developments in Delhi, he stated that the Prime Minister dealt with the state of affairs with knowledge and restraint. Vij reiterated that the “Ek ped maa ke naam” marketing campaign ought to turn into a peoples motion, the place each citizen vegetation a tree and takes accountability for its safety.
Forest Division Ought to Additionally Report How Many Bushes Survive Each Yr: Vij
Vij stated that whereas the Forest Division repeatedly stories the variety of bushes planted yearly, it must also present information on what number of of these bushes survive. He famous that bushes maintain immense non secular, cultural and medicinal significance in Indian custom. Tulsi (Holy Basil) has been revered as a sacred plant and is widely known for its medicinal and antibacterial properties. The Peepal tree is thought for releasing oxygen all through the day and evening, and Vij stated that even the United Nations has acknowledged the significance of conserving Peepal bushes.
He added that Indias sages regarded the Peepal tree as sacred, and even as we speak reducing a Peepal tree is taken into account sinful in Indian custom. Equally, the Banyan tree holds nice religious significance, as Lord Buddha attained enlightenment beneath one. The Neem tree is equally valued for its medicinal advantages. In addition to offering shade, bushes additionally function houses for numerous birds and wildlife.
Tree Plantation Drives Being Performed Throughout Haryana Underneath Van Mahotsav: Vij
Vij stated that tree plantation drives are being organized all through Haryana beneath the Van Mahotsav marketing campaign. He appealed to each citizen to plant extra bushes and guarantee their safety. He additionally urged the district administration and the general public to reward saplings as a substitute of standard presents on birthdays, anniversaries and different particular events.
On the event, Vij honoured the winners of the Eco Quiz Competitors by presenting them with certificates of appreciation. He additionally requested the administration that in future, winners of competitions and different award recipients ought to be introduced with saplings as symbols of environmental accountability.
Divisional Forest Officer Naresh Ranga knowledgeable that round 130 saplings had been planted throughout the programme, whereas practically 10,000 saplings had been distributed amongst faculties.
Amongst these current had been SDM Darshan Kumar, Mayor Akshita Saini, Municipal Council Chairperson Swarn Kaur, Vice Chairperson Lalta Prasad, Govt Officer Devendra Narwal, Commerce Welfare Board Vice Chairman Rakesh Bindal, DFO Naresh Ranga, BJP leaders Harsh Bindra, Ravi Buddhiraja, Pravesh Sharma, Vikas Behl, Bijendra Chauhan, Balwinder Singh Shahpur, Sudarshan Sehgal, Jasbir Jassi, Deepak Bhasin, Balkesh Vats, Aarti Sehgal, Shiva Kakran, Rajiv Dimple, Neeru Chauhan, Sanjeev Walia, B.S. Bindra, Shyam Sunder Arora, Sanjeev Atri, Sanjeev Soni, Vipin Khanna, Fakir Chand Saini, Madan Lal Sharma, Ashish Agrawal, Puneet Sarpal, Ram Babu Yadav, Narendra Rana, together with different dignitaries and social gathering functionaries.
