Bhubaneswar: As a gift from the people of Odisha to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday on Wednesday, the state is set to plant an astounding 75 lakh saplings in a single day. The initiative aims to involve representatives from various sectors, including private organisations, students, women and youth, ensuring widespread public participation.
Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi chaired a meeting on Monday and reviewed the preparations with departmental officers and district collectors to ensure the success of this ambitious plantation drive. Majhi praised the PM’s unparalleled role in building a strong and self-reliant India and highlighted his special attention towards Odisha, which significantly accelerated the state’s development.
Reflecting on the PM’s ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign launched last year, Majhi noted Odisha’s impressive achievement of planting 6.72 crore saplings, ranking fourth nationwide.
Sandip Mishra is a correspondent at The Times of India and writes...
Read MoreSandip Mishra is a correspondent at The Times of India and writes on a range of subjects including real estate, RERA, civic issues, road safety, public transport and city infrastructure. His work aims to inform, engage, and inspire action—whether it is analyzing the housing trends, investigating infrastructure challenges, or highlighting environmental innovations.
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