"Sindoor has now become a symbol of India's valour and national identity": Delhi University VC Yogesh Singh

New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): On World Environment Day, the University of Delhi organised a tree planting drive. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Yogesh Singh planted a 'Sindoor' sapling to begin the event.
He was joined by Dean of Colleges Prof. Balram Pani, Director South Campus Prof. Shri Prakash Singh, Finance Officer Girish Ranjan, and Chairperson Culture Council and PRO Anoop Lather. They planted a Sindoor sapling at the VC Lounge in the Vice Regal Lodge.
Speaking on the occasion, VC Prof. Yogesh Singh said that the Sindoor is important not just for religious or commercial reasons but also for its valuable medicinal properties. He added that today, 'Sindoor' symbolises India's courage and national pride.
Referring to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, he shared that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian armed forces, through "Operation Sindoor," powerfully demonstrated the nation's strength and evolving defence strategy. He noted that this action reflected India's strategic capabilities and firm leadership on the global stage.
The Vice-Chancellor stated that on this year's World Environment Day, advancing the vision of Mission LIFE, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' 2.0, with a target of planting 10 crore trees. He urged students to actively participate in the campaign and plant at least one tree each. Prof. Yogesh Singh emphasised that this initiative should not remain a mere formality; rather, trees must be nurtured and cared for after planting. He added that trees enhance greenery and purify our environment by releasing oxygen, making them especially vital in cities like Delhi.
On this occasion, Prof. Rupam Kapoor, DU's Garden Committee Chairperson, expressed gratitude to all participants.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Ek Ped Maa ke naam, an initiative that combines environmental conservation with a tribute to mothers, on June 5, 2024, exactly one year ago.
According to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, at least 80 crore saplings were planted between June and September, through collaborative efforts from government agencies, local communities, and various stakeholders.
The Prime Minister also greeted people today, urging them to deepen their efforts to protect the planet and complimenting people working at the grassroots level for environmental conservation. (ANI)