On the occasion of World Environment Day, Haryana Revenue and Urban Local Bodies Minister Sh. Vipul Goel, while participating in various programmes organized in Faridabad, called for transforming environmental conservation into a mass movement through public participation. He said that environmental protection is not solely the responsibility of the government but a shared responsibility of every citizen, and collective efforts are essential from today itself to ensure a secure future for coming generations.
Sh. Vipul Goel said that the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign launched by Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi is an inspiring initiative that connects nature with culture.Appealing to citizens, he urged every individual to plant at least one sapling every year and take responsibility for its care and preservation.
He emphasized that society must not only focus on plantation drives but also ensure that saplings grow into fully developed trees. He further stated that in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Vikas Bhi Aur Virasat Bhi” (Development as well as Heritage), environmental conservation is being transformed into a mass movement across the country.
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, the Haryana Government is continuously working towards the goals of sustainable development, a greener future, and a cleaner environment. Making an announcement, Sh. Vipul Goel said that 45 new Eco Vans (Forests) will be developed in the Faridabad Assembly constituency within the next 15 days.
He informed that 15 Eco Forests already developed in the area are operating successfully, and a target has been set to increase their number to over 100 in the coming years. He said that Eco Forests are not merely a means of increasing greenery but also play a vital role in pollution control, biodiversity conservation, temperature regulation, and providing a clean environment.
These green spaces help create natural habitats for birds and strengthen ecological balance in urban areas. Sh. Vipul Goel appealed to social workers, industrialists, Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), social organizations, youth, and citizens to actively participate in the Eco Forest campaign.
He said that such initiatives become sustainable and successful only through public participation. He added that the younger generation is the strongest pillar of environmental conservation efforts, and if young people pledge not only to plant a sapling but also to nurture it, Haryana’s environment can become even more prosperous and balanced.
During the programme, a Waste Management Park was inaugurated, and various environmental activities were organized. Minister Vipul Goel stated that scientific waste management, cleanliness, and environmental conservation complement one another.
Initiatives such as Waste Management Parks will further strengthen the resolve of “Swachh Bharat, Swasth Bharat” (Clean India, Healthy India). In his concluding remarks, he said that “Jal Hai To Kal Hai” is not merely a slogan but the very foundation of life.
He urged everyone to make environmental conservation, water conservation, cleanliness, energy saving, and extensive tree plantation an integral part of their lives. He emphasized that only through collective efforts can cities be transformed into clean, green, modern, and environment-friendly urban centres.