Chief Minister Plants a Tree under ‘One Tree in Mother’s Name’ Campaign

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday planted a Rudraksha sapling in the premises of the Mela Control Building in Haridwar as part of the “One Tree in Mother’s Name” campaign. Emphasizing the vital role of trees in combating global warming and environmental imbalance, the CM said the campaign aims to inspire every individual to plant a tree in honor of their mother, fostering a sense of emotional connection with nature and turning environmental conservation into a people’s movement.

The Chief Minister highlighted that serving both mothers and nature is a sacred duty, and this campaign spreads a strong message of environmental responsibility throughout society.

Participation in Cleanliness Drive

Following the plantation, CM Dhami visited Ganga Ghat near the CCR area to participate in a cleanliness drive. Leading by example, he picked up a broom and personally joined the cleaning efforts, conveying a powerful message on hygiene and cleanliness. He stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the state government continues to work with full commitment toward fulfilling the vision of a Clean India.

The Chief Minister also urged Kanwar Yatra pilgrims to maintain cleanliness during the pilgrimage, acknowledging their role in preserving the sanctity of the holy places.

Prayers for Peace and Prosperity

CM Dhami offered prayers to Mother Ganga, wishing for the peace, happiness, and prosperity of the nation and the state. During his visit to the ghats, he met with several pilgrims from different states, who were surprised and delighted to find the Chief Minister in their midst. Many took photos with him and praised his humility, simplicity, and grounded nature.

Direct Interaction with Pilgrims

The Chief Minister directly interacted with the pilgrims and enquired about various aspects of their journey, including transportation, accommodation, and food arrangements. The pilgrims, in response, shared positive feedback, appreciating both the hospitality of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand and the efficient facilities provided.

Dignitaries and Officials Present

The event was attended by:

• MP Kalpana Saini
• MLAs Madan Kaushik, Pradeep Batra, Adesh Chauhan, Mamta Rakesh
• District Panchayat Chairperson Kiran Chaudhary, Mayor Kiran Jaisal, Anita Ji
• Former Cabinet Minister Swami Yatishwaranand
• Vice Chairman, State Disaster Management Authority Vinay Rohela
• Ministers of State Om Prakash Jamdagni, Shobharam Prajapati, Sunil Saini, Shyamvir Saini, Jaipal Singh Chauhan, Deshraj Karnwal
• President, Shri Ganga Sabha Nitin Gautam, BJP District President Ashutosh Sharma, Madhu Singh, BJP General Secretary Ashu Chaudhary
• State Vice President, Trade Board Sanjeev Nayar, City Trade Board President Sunil Sethi

Also present were senior officials including Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan, DGP Deepam Seth, Principal Secretary R.K. Sudhanshu, R. Meenakshi Sundaram, Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey, Secretaries Dr. Pankaj Kumar Pandey, Dheeraj Singh Gabryal, Yugal Kishore Pant, District Magistrate Mayur Dikshit, SSP Pramendra Dobal, and other officials and public representatives.

– Department of Information and Public Relations, Uttarakhand