Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam

June 5, 2026 3:12 PM

World Environment Day: Ministers, MPs join tree plantation drives under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign

Union ministers, Members of Parliament and political leaders across several states participated in tree plantation drives on World Environment Day, lending support to the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2024 to promote environmental conservation. Various plantation programmes were organised across the country, with leaders urging citizens to plant and nurture trees to contribute to a greener and healthier environment. Union Minister Piyush Goyal plante...

June 5, 2026 1:05 PM

Delhi gets 18 new Namo Oxygen Parks as Centre, State launch major green initiatives on World Environment Day

Marking World Environment Day 2026, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday inaugurated 18 Namo Oxygen Parks across the national capital and launched a series of green initiatives under the nationwide ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign. The event, held at the Namo Oxygen Park in Maidangarhi, was aimed at strengthening urban greening, improving air quality, and encouraging community participation in environmental conservation. Union Minister of St...

June 4, 2026 7:14 PM

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel to launch statewide “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 3.0” mega campaign from Gandhinagar on World Environment Day

The third phase of the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will be launched across Gujarat on the occasion of World Environment Day tomorrow. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will inaugurate the statewide campaign from Gandhinagar. The campaign will be formally launched with the plantation of approximately 5,000 saplings using the 'Van Kavach' method over 0.5 hectares near the Lok Bhavan Staff Quarters on 'J' Road in Gandhinagar, according to a release from Gu...

May 21, 2026 3:02 PM

PM Modi, Italy’s Giorgia Meloni plant Black Mulberry sapling in Rome under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni planted a Black Mulberry sapling in Rome on Wednesday under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative, symbolising environmental consciousness and the growing cultural connection between India and Italy. The plantation ceremony took place during PM Modi’s visit to Italy as part of his five-nation diplomatic tour. The Black Mulberry tree, known as “Krishna Toot” in India, holds culinary, medicinal and cultural significanc...

May 11, 2026 11:15 AM

Mos Pabitra Margherita holds bilateral talks with Costa Rican FM Manuel Tovar, reaffirms strong partnership

The Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, held a bilateral meeting with Costa Rica’s Foreign Minister, Manuel Tovar, in San Jose, reaffirming India’s commitment to deepening ties with Costa Rica and enhancing cooperation across multiple sectors. The meeting marked the first official engagement for Tovar after assuming office as Costa Rica’s Foreign Minister. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and expanding engagement, grounded in shared democr...

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...