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Delhi: Ministry of Defence to undertake plantation of 15 lakh trees on Independence Day

The Ministry of Defence will undertake a massive 15 lakh trees plantation drive across the country on the occasion of 78th Independence Day ceremony on August 15, the Ministry of Defence said.

ANI Jul 28, 2024 23:11 IST googleads

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New Delhi [India], July 28 (ANI): The Ministry of Defence will undertake a massive 15 lakh trees plantation drive across the country on the occasion of 78th Independence Day ceremony on August 15, the Ministry of Defence said.
The plantation drive is a part of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' (A Tree in the Name of Mother) campaign, and will be conducted through the three Services, and associated organizations such as DRDO, Defence PSUs, CGDA, NCC, Sainik Schools, Ordnance factories.
It may be recalled that Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign on the occasion of World Environment Day on June 5 2024, and urged everyone in India and across the globe to plant a tree as a tribute to the mothers.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has also participated in the campaign and planted the tree in memory of his mother.
He called upon the people to join the campaign to protect nature and contribute actively in making the movement for environmental protection more effective and dynamic. (ANI)

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