Amit Shah vows 20% increase in Gandhinagar's green cover by 2029
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has pledged to increase the green cover in the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency by 20 percent by the year 2029. He highlighted the ongoing progress of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign as a significant step toward achieving environmental sustainability.
During a recent event in Gandhinagar, Home Minister Amit Shah outlined a strategic plan to significantly expand the region's forest and tree canopy. He stated that the local administration and citizens would work collaboratively to ensure a 20 percent growth in green cover over the next five years.
Shah emphasized that the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative, originally launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has evolved into a nationwide mass movement. The campaign encourages citizens to plant trees in honor of their mothers, fostering a personal connection to environmental conservation efforts across India.
The Home Minister further noted that increasing greenery is essential for combating rising temperatures and maintaining ecological balance in rapidly developing urban areas. He urged community leaders and youth organizations to take an active role in the planting and maintenance of these new saplings. Source: ANI.
