The Gujarat government is actively working to enhance the green cover and rejuvenate the natural ecosystem. In Vadnagar, Mehsana district, a significant plantation initiative has been undertaken to preserve ecological balance and safeguard the environment. This extensive tree planting campaign, conducted in collaboration with the Heartfulness Institute of Telangana, has targeted eight historically and archaeologically significant locations in Vadnagar, including Toran Hotel, Lateri Vav, Ambaji Kotha Lake, and Vishnupuri Lake.
Kejal Kansara, the Ahmedabad Zonal Coordinator of the Heartfulness Institute, commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Ek Ped Maa ke Naam’ campaign as a motivating effort. Highlighting the vital role of trees in sustaining life on Earth, he emphasized their contribution to oxygen production, environmental equilibrium, and air purification. Kansara stressed the importance of nurturing a culture of giving back to nature through initiatives like this.
The ‘Ek Ped Maa ke Naam’ campaign commenced at Vishnupuri pond in Vadnagar and has expanded to encompass a total of eight designated sites. Over 50,000 trees have already been planted in the city, with ongoing efforts to plant more. These trees are being meticulously cared for to ensure their growth and sustainability, with a particular focus on conservation measures.
Dr. Aditya Chaudhary, a volunteer at the Heartfulness Institute, detailed the institute’s responsibility of restoring ecosystems at eight allocated sites provided by the government. Plantations resembling rainforests are being established around lakes, with a commitment to maintaining these sites for a minimum of three years. Once the trees mature and the ecosystem stabilizes, they are entrusted to the local administration for upkeep.
The Gujarat government is extending comprehensive support to this initiative, encompassing security, water supply, and essential amenities. The meticulous process of planting these trees involves sourcing them from Hyderabad and following a specialized scientific planting procedure. By employing techniques like drip irrigation and utilizing a blend of activated charcoal, cocopeat, soil, vermicompost, and neem cake, the saplings are thriving, underscoring the efficacy of this scientific approach in ecosystem revitalization.
