August 14, 2024 2:08 PM

Ministry of Defence plans to plant 1.5 million trees nationwide

On the occasion of the 78th Independence Day celebrations on August 15, the Ministry of Defence will initiate an ambitious tree plantation drive, aiming to plant approximately 1.5 million trees nationwide. This initiative, part of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' (A Tree in the Name of Mother) campaign, will be spearheaded by the three armed services along with affiliated organizations such as DRDO, Defense PSUs, CGDA, NCC, Sainik Schools, and Ordnance Factories. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently...