‘This feat shows our collective sensitivity & gratitude towards nature'
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Lucknow: Chief Minister
Yogi Adityanath
extended heartfelt gratitude to the people of
Uttar Pradesh
for the unprecedented success of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign.
He said it was a matter of immense pride and emotion that over 37 crore saplings were planted in a day under the mega plantation drive.
"This is not merely a number; it reflects our collective sensitivity, responsibility, and gratitude towards nature," the CM said.
He expressed appreciation for the contribution of every citizen, public representative, officer, employee, student, volunteer, farmer, and family who participated in this noble initiative. "You have proven that with pure intentions and firm resolve, no goal is beyond reach," he added.
Terming the success not just Uttar Pradesh's but a triumph of the nation's environmental consciousness, Yogi credited
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
for inspiring the campaign. "It was the Prime Minister's visionary appeal that gave emotional and cultural depth to this initiative, transforming it into a true Amrit Mahotsav," he said.
Concluding his message, the CM appealed to the people of the state to nurture the sapling they planted as a family member, saying, "Only when each tree survives and thrives, will this mission find its true meaning."
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