Haryana’s Revenue and Disaster Management, Urban Local Bodies, and Civil Aviation Minister Sh. Vipul Goel on Friday, accelerated the Green Panipat Mission by planting saplings in Industrial Sector-29, Part-2. On this occasion, while addressing representatives of social and religious organizations, municipal administration, and students of various government schools, he said that environmental protection is the biggest need of the present time and participation from all sections of society is essential.
Making a special appeal to industrial houses, he urged them to commit at least 2 percent of their income toward plantation and environmental conservation activities. He said that with the support of industries, this campaign can become even more effective. The Minister informed that approximately ₹500 crore has been spent over the past 16 months for the development of Panipat, strengthening the city’s infrastructure.
Sh. Vipul Goel, referring to the efforts of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, said that campaigns such as “Ek Ped Maa ke Naam” are spreading a positive message in society and increasing awareness about environmental protection. He appealed to citizens to plant more and more saplings and also take responsibility for their care.
The Minister said that plantation is not a one-day activity, but continuous care and nurturing are essential. He suggested that planted saplings should be regularly maintained for at least three years so that they can fully grow.
He said that if we take care of plants today, future generations will directly benefit, and the entire Panipat will develop into a clean, green, and pollution-free city. Referring to the success of cleanliness drives, he expressed confidence that the Green Panipat Mission will also achieve similar success.
He also spoke about developing small parks into mini forests to expand green cover in the city.