51k saplings planted at Revati Range
The Union Minister lauded Indore's dedication to cleanliness, environmental protection, and greenery. "The message of the work done by Indore in cleanliness and greenery will go beyond the state, to the entire country and even abroad," he stated. He congratulated the city's conscious citizens for nurturing and keeping alive so many trees at this site under the "One Tree for Mother" campaign.
"This Revati Range site has become a priceless place on Earth," he added.
"The more than 12 lakh plants installed under the 'One Tree for Mother' campaign are not just plants; they are an invaluable gift to the Earth. The land of Malwa is sacred and holy, as well as covered with greenery. Here, one can witness the lush green form of nature." The state cabinet minister Kailash Vijayvargiya highlighted the campaign's impressive past success.
He noted that under the Prime Minister's and chief minister's "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign, over 12.40 lakh saplings were planted in the Revati Range last year, and remarkably, they are still alive. "This in itself is a world record," he proudly declared.
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