Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of World Environment Day and appealed to every citizen to contribute towards environmental conservation by planting at least one tree. He said that it was on this very day in 2024 that Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi launched the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign to promote environmental protection and encourage mass participation in tree plantation.
The Chief Minister urged citizens to actively support the campaign and make it a success by planting a tree and nurturing it. The Chief Minister planted a sapling on World Environment Day at the premises of the PWD Rest House in Ladwa, Kurukshetra, on Friday.
Upon his arrival at the PWD Rest House, party workers welcomed him with bouquets. During his visit, the Chief Minister also interacted with residents of the Ladwa Assembly constituency, listened to their grievances and directed concerned officials to ensure prompt redressal of the issues raised.
Sharing his message on environmental conservation, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that humanity’s relationship with nature should not remain confined to symbolic observances on a single day. Environmental protection, he said, is a continuous responsibility that requires meaningful contributions from every individual through everyday actions.
He observed that planting a sapling is not merely an act of increasing greenery but an investment in the future. When we plant a tree, we strengthen the very foundation of life for future generations, he said.
The Chief Minister called upon citizens to take responsibility by planting at least one sapling every year and ensuring its proper care until it grows into a mature tree. He said that only when planted saplings develop into full-grown trees can they provide life-sustaining oxygen, cooling shade and support biodiversity.
He stressed that people should remain environmentally conscious and make consistent efforts every day towards building a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable society. Emphasising the need for collective action, the Chief Minister said that the time has come to completely discontinue the use of banned plastic products and adopt environmentally friendly alternatives. He also appealed to citizens to create awareness among their family members, friends and communities about the harmful effects of single-use plastic and polythene, and to actively contribute towards eliminating their use.
Deputy Commissioner, Sh. Vishram Kumar Meena, Superintendent of Police, Sh. Chander Mohan, SDM, Sh. Anubhav Mehta, Market Committee Chairman, Dr Ganesh Dutt, Municipal Committee Chairperson, Ms. Sakshi Khurana and other dignitaries also remained present on the occasion.