Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam

December 17, 2025 5:20 PM

PM Modi plants sapling at Ethiopian Parliament under ‘Ek Ped, Maa Ke Naam’ initiative

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday planted a sapling at the Ethiopian Parliament in Addis Ababa as part of India’s ‘Ek Ped, Maa Ke Naam’ initiative, highlighting the shared commitment of India and Ethiopia to environmental protection. PM Modi was joined by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali. Referring to Mahatma Gandhi’s concept of trusteeship, the Prime Minister said humanity does not own the planet but holds it in trust for future generations. He noted that the spirit behi...

September 29, 2025 10:29 AM

Viksit Bharat Run 2025: Indian Diaspora unites across over 100 countries

The Indian diaspora came together across more than 100 countries on Sunday for the first-ever global edition of the Viksit Bharat Run 2025, organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The event, part of the ongoing Seva Pakhwada (17 September – 2 October), aimed to inspire collective action and reaffirm commitment to India’s development vision. Organised under the tagline “Run to Serve the Nation”, the even...

July 25, 2025 11:31 PM

PM Modi expands ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative globally with tree plantation in Maldives

In a strong show of commitment to environmental conservation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Friday planted mango saplings in Male as part of India’s ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ (Plant for Mother) initiative and Maldives’s “Pledge of 5 Million Tree Plantation” campaign. “India and the Maldives fully understand the challenges of climate change and environmental degradation. And we are committed to doing everything possible to boost sustainability. Th...

June 29, 2025 3:50 PM

PM Modi hails grassroots green initiatives, calls ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ movement for future generations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the growing environmental consciousness across the country, highlighting individual and community-led efforts to protect nature and promote sustainability. Speaking in the 123rd episode of his monthly radio programme, 'Mann ki Baat', PM Modi said that several inspiring initiatives were shared with him on the occasion of World Environment Day, reflecting a rising spirit of environmental responsibility among citizens. "This month, we all celebrated ...

August 19, 2024 8:41 PM

Students tie ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ theme-based Rakhi to PM Modi

On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, a festival that symbolizes the enduring bond between brothers and sisters, school students had a special interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. During the event, the students tied Rakhis to the Prime Minister, with a notable focus on a unique theme—'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' (One Tree in the Name of Mother). The students not only tied these environmentally-themed Rakhis to PM Modi but also engaged in discussions about their potential contribution...

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...

September 16, 2024 4:23 PM

Gujarat: Karmayogis plant tree saplings under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign in Kheda

Employees and officers from various departments in Kheda district have planted approximately 4,000 tree saplings across 19,000 square meters as part of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign. Under the guidance of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the initiative has created a 'Karmayogi Van' in Piplag village. The project, supported by the Social Forestry Department and Piplag Gram Panchayat, spans 1.90 hectares in Survey Number 386 of the village. Chief Minister Patel is scheduled to plant a...