Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav and Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena recently spearheaded a plantation initiative in New Delhi under the banner ‘Ek Pedh Maa Ke Naam’. This event, aimed at promoting sustainable environmental practices, featured the adoption of biodegradable cow dung pots for planting saplings, replacing traditional plastic covers. The drive also underscored the urgent need to combat climate change and preserve groundwater levels amidst rising temperatures.
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- Union Minister Bhupender Yadav and Delhi L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena led a plantation program in New Delhi.
- The initiative is titled ‘Ek Pedh Maa Ke Naam’ and focuses on eco-friendly practices.
- Plastic covers for saplings are being replaced with biodegradable cow dung pots.
- The move aims to reduce plastic pollution in jungles, rivers, and drains.
- A unit at Roshanara Bagh produces cow dung pots for planting saplings.
- Cow dung pots provide natural manure for the planted saplings.
- Delhi has been experiencing extreme heat with temperatures reaching 52 degrees Celsius.
- The initiative emphasizes the importance of water conservation as the groundwater level declines.
- Residents are urged to participate actively in the plantation drive.
- The campaign encourages individuals to take responsibility for the trees they plant and nurture them for the future.
