- On Hariyali Amavasya, over 50,000 trees planted across 31 states under the leadership of Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
- “One Tree for Mother” campaign, inspired by PM Modi, mobilized Vriksh Mitra Family and citizens nationwide.
- Main event held in Delhi with ministers, MPs, officials, farmers, youth and citizens participating.
- Chouhan urged every citizen to plant at least one tree a year and treat occasions like birthdays and anniversaries as “tree festivals.”
New Delhi, 12th August : On the auspicious occasion of Hariyali Amavasya, a major green message was sent across India as more than 50,000 trees were planted in 31 states under the leadership of Union Agriculture & Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and the Vriksh Mitra Family. The campaign was further strengthened by Prime Minister Modi’s call for “One Tree for Mother.”
The main event in Delhi saw massive participation from ministers, MPs, officials, farmers, youth and the public at PBG Ground near Tal Katora Stadium. The ceremony began with a ritual offering of water to saplings and a collective recitation of Vande Mataram, followed by mass plantation activities.
Minister Chouhan described Hariyali Amavasya not just as a religious festival but as an occasion to express gratitude to nature. He highlighted that in Indian culture, humans, animals, rivers, and trees are all interconnected. Planting a tree, he said, is about securing the future for coming generations and is as important as protecting and nurturing those trees.
He appealed to every citizen to plant at least one tree every year and to inspire five others to join the movement. He suggested celebrating personal milestones—like birthdays and anniversaries—as “tree festivals.” Local bodies and institutions were encouraged to designate protected spaces for plantations to ensure their care.
Other leaders, including Delhi ministers Manjinder Singh Sirsa and Parvesh Verma, praised Chouhan’s campaign and emphasized balancing development with environmental conservation. The event concluded with a message that the campaign is more than just planting trees—it is a nationwide movement to connect people with nature, where caring for each sapling is as important as planting it.
