New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Delhi Environment, Forest and Wildlife Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa and Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha led a plantation drive by senior law enforcers in khaki at the PBG Ground in the Delhi Ridge. Sirsa said the mega tree plantation campaign is inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Green Campaign, “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”, a unique initiative combining environmental responsibility with a heartfelt tribute to mothers.He said that Delhi is witnessing one of …
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Ahmedabad, July 12 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said Ahmedabad’s ongoing mass tree plantation campaign could reduce the city’s temperature by at least five per cent over the coming years, as he called for sustained public participation to tackle the effects of climate change and urban warming.Addressing a gathering after inaugurating 101 Oxygen Parks and participating in a large-scale plantation drive, HM Shah said the campaign was intended to create long-term e…
Ahmedabad, July 12 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Sunday announced a target of increasing green cover in the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency to 20 per cent by the 2029 parliamentary elections and urged residents to ensure that every home is equipped with rooftop solar panels.Speaking during a mass plantation programme in Ahmedabad, HM Shah said the constituency had already increased its greenery to about 11.23 per cent and called on citizens to help nearly double that…
Imphal, July 2 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Thursday said that the use of biofertilisers to promote total organic farming is one of the key components of the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision, emphasising that sustainable agricultural practices are essential for ensuring healthier people and a healthier environment. The Chief Minister made the remarks while inaugurating a Bioreactor Unit for Biofertiliser Production at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-N…
Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday directed all departments to ensure the plantation of 18 crore trees this year through meticulous planning, use of advanced technology, Public-Private Partnership (PPP), village-level plantation planning by Gram Panchayats, and coordinated efforts among various departments, as he reviewed the Harit Maharashtra Commission’s tree plantation campaign. He stressed that every Gram Panchayat should identify available land, prepare a pla…
Chandigarh, June 12 (IANS) Haryana Industries Minister Rao Narbir Singh on Friday said Gurugram is expected to witness significant relief from waterlogging during the monsoon, as corrective measures have been carried out at all 158 locations identified as vulnerable to flooding last year.Addressing gatherings after laying foundation stones of development projects of Rs 16 crore in Maidawas and Dhumaspur villages under the Gurugram Municipal Corporation, he said the government is committed to acc…
Surat, May 2 (IANS) In a gesture highlighting the use of public transport and digital payment systems, Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat travelled by a State Road Transport Corporation (ST) bus from Adajan bus stand in Surat to Jinod village in Olpad taluka on Saturday, amid prevailing high temperatures in the region. The Governor boarded a regular ST bus and undertook the journey like an ordinary passenger, setting aside protocol arrangements.During the trip, he purchased his ticket and pa…
Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Saturday between the Government of Maharashtra’s strategic advisory body, Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA), and Earth Day Network India to implement environmental initiatives across the state. Under the pact, 56 lakh trees will be planted along with various programmes to accelerate climate action in Maharashtra. The MoU, signed on the occasion of Earth Day 2026, is expected to strengthen the framework f…
Gandhinagar, April 10 (IANS) Gujarat plans to develop 8-10 hi-tech nurseries across districts and expand mangrove and grassland cover as part of a wider push to increase green cover, officials said at the conclusion of a two-day Forest Department “Chintan Shibir” held in Gandhinagar. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, addressing the closing session on Friday, said continuous reflection was vital for effective governance and highlighted the role of technology in improving public service deliv…
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has called upon all affiliated State and Union Territory Olympic Associations to organise a tree plantation drive, planting 2036 trees each as part of this year’s Olympic Day celebrations. Olympic Day is a global celebration of sport and getting active. It takes place on June 23 every year to commemorate the day the International Olympic Committee was founded in 1894, the birth of the modern Olympic Games. The first Olympic Day was …