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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Min aims to plant 1L trees in Sambalpur
1 2 3 Sambalpur: To give Sambalpur a new identity as the "City of Trees," Union education minister and local MP Dharmendra Pradhan launched a large-scale plantation drive 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0', a national campaign on Saturday. The initiative aims to plant 1 lakh trees across the district by Aug 31. Participating in a Van Mahotsav programme at Potapali on Saturday, Pradhan planted saplings alongside students, women, volunteers and social activists. He urged every person to plant at least one tree in their mother's name. "Just like Maa Samaleswari, Nuakhai, and the Mahanadi give identity to Sambalpur, let tree plantation become another pride of the city," said Pradhan. He said the nationwide campaign under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership aims to plant 10 crore trees this year. The district administration and forest department will lead Sambalpur's goal of planting 1 lakh trees by Aug-end. He encouraged plantation drives in schools, colleges, roadsides and offices, gifting saplings and reducing single-use plastics. "This mission should become a people's movement," he said. "By planting trees, we protect our forests, rivers, and wildlife and ensure a healthier future." The event concluded with an environmental pledge led by the minister, where participants vowed to contribute to a greener and cleaner Sambalpur.
India Gazette
9 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Dharmendra Pradhan vows to achieve net-zero India by 2070, takes part in 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' drive
Sambalpur (Odisha) [India], June 28 (ANI): Union Education Minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday participated in a mass plantation drive under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative. While speaking to ANI, Pradhan stated that the plantation of trees under this initiative increased hope for nature, fulfilled the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and was also a significant step towards making India a net-zero country by 2070. He further stated that various schools, colleges, organisations and administrative offices came to turn the initiative into a movement. 'On that occasion, planting trees in Sambalpur, increasing the hope for nature, fulfilling the SDG goals, and making India a net-zero country by 2070, is a significant step in that direction... Today, the Forest Department and the District Administration have brought together numerous schools, colleges, women's organisations, professional organisations, temple committees, youth organisations, and various administrative offices to turn 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' into a mass movement. I am thrilled...' Pradhan said, speaking to reporters here. Earlier, on June 27, Dharmendra Pradhan, along with Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, participated in the celebrations of Rath Yatra and offered prayers to Lord Jagannath. Speaking to the media, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan says, 'The first ritual of the Jagannath Yatra has been completed. All three siblings have reached the chariots... I am satisfied with the arrangements made by the state government...' Earlier in the day, Union Ministers Pradhan and Shekhawat visited and appreciated the state-of-the-art Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) in Puri, developed by the Odisha Police in collaboration with the homegrown startup IG Drones. The ICCC has been pivotal in ensuring safety and efficiency during the world-famous Rath Yatra, marking a significant milestone in modernised crowd and security management with 500 CCTVs, drones, anti-drone systems, and AI analytics. Thousands of devotees gathered in Puri to witness the grand spectacle, chanting hymns as the sweeping ritual marked the start of the deities' annual nine-day sojourn. The grand annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath commenced in Odisha's Puri on Friday, as thousands of devotees began pulling the majestic chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra from the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple, amidst chants, drumbeats, and spiritual fervour. (ANI)
Times of Oman
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Dharmendra Pradhan vows to achieve net-zero India by 2070, takes part in 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' drive
Sambalpur: Union Education Minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday participated in a mass plantation drive under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative. While speaking to ANI, Pradhan stated that the plantation of trees under this initiative increased hope for nature, fulfilled the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and was also a significant step towards making India a net-zero country by 2070. He further stated that various schools, colleges, organisations and administrative offices came to turn the initiative into a movement. "On that occasion, planting trees in Sambalpur, increasing the hope for nature, fulfilling the SDG goals, and making India a net-zero country by 2070, is a significant step in that direction... Today, the Forest Department and the District Administration have brought together numerous schools, colleges, women's organisations, professional organisations, temple committees, youth organisations, and various administrative offices to turn 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' into a mass movement. I am thrilled..." Pradhan said, speaking to reporters here. Earlier, on June 27, Dharmendra Pradhan, along with Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, participated in the celebrations of Rath Yatra and offered prayers to Lord Jagannath. Speaking to the media, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan says, "The first ritual of the Jagannath Yatra has been completed. All three siblings have reached the chariots... I am satisfied with the arrangements made by the state government..." Earlier in the day, Union Ministers Pradhan and Shekhawat visited and appreciated the state-of-the-art Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) in Puri, developed by the Odisha Police in collaboration with the homegrown startup IG Drones. The ICCC has been pivotal in ensuring safety and efficiency during the world-famous Rath Yatra, marking a significant milestone in modernised crowd and security management with 500 CCTVs, drones, anti-drone systems, and AI analytics. Thousands of devotees gathered in Puri to witness the grand spectacle, chanting hymns as the sweeping ritual marked the start of the deities' annual nine-day sojourn. The grand annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath commenced in Odisha's Puri on Friday, as thousands of devotees began pulling the majestic chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra from the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple, amidst chants, drumbeats, and spiritual fervour.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Dharmendra Pradhan praises Odisha Police use of drone, AI for Rath Yatra security arrangements
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan lauded Odisha Police's tech-driven security measures during Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra, including drone surveillance and AI-powered CCTV cameras. He visited the Integrated Command and Control Centre, praising the use of technology to maintain order and control crowds. The initiative, featuring real-time monitoring and a WhatsApp chatbot, marks a significant advancement in safeguarding the tradition. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Puri, Union Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday praised Odisha Police 's use of drones and other technology for foolproof security arrangements during Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra Pradhan and Union Culture and Tourism minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat accompanied by Odisha Higher Education minister Surjyabanshi Suraj and Puri MP Sambit Patra, visited the ' Integrated Command and Control Centre ' (ICCC) set up by Odisha Police in Puri to review security and surveillance preparedness during the Rath Yatra 2025."To maintain order during the Rath Yatra in Puri and to control the crowd, I visited the Integrated Command and Control Centre established by Odisha Police. For the first time in the Rath Yatra, this arrangement by Odisha Police, utilising drones and other technology for monitoring, is highly useful and commendable," Pradhan said in a post on also said that this is a shining example of how technology can be used to safeguard tradition. The synergy of AI, drone surveillance, and real-time command capabilities is commendable, he ministers appreciated the use of technology-driven solutions implemented by Odisha Police and developed by Odisha-based defence tech startup IG Drones, a statement issued by the company the first time in the history of Rath Yatra, Odisha Police has deployed advanced drone surveillance technology across key areas of the city-enabling real-time aerial monitoring of crowd movements, traffic flow, and potential from drones, the police have also installed 275 AI-powered CCTV cameras , a real-time WhatsApp chatbot for public assistance, and an Integrated Command and Control Centre for centralised coordination and data-driven decision-making, an official said.
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Symbol of the antiquity of Sanatan culture": Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Jagannath Rath Yatra
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 27 (ANI): Union Ministers Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Dharmendra Pradhan sought blessings from Jagadguru Rambhadracharya in Puri on Friday. As the Jagannath Rath Yatra has commenced on Friday, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat termed the festival a 'symbol' of antiquity of 'Sanatan culture' and its continuity. He mentioned that for many generations, the festival has been celebrated as a symbol of unity and uniting the people of India. Shekhawat extended gratitude for getting opportunity to attend Rath Yatra and seeking blessings from Puri Shankaracharya. 'This festival is a symbol of the antiquity of Sanatan culture, as well as its continuity. For many centuries, this festival has been celebrated as a symbol of unity, uniting the people of India and bringing together followers of different faiths from around the world. Evidence of this can be found in written history spanning thousands of years. Fortunately, I have got the opportunity to attend this Rath Yatra, I will get the chance to see Lord Jagannath Prabhu, but above all, I am fortunate that I have got the opportunity to come here on Puri Peeth and see Puri Shankaracharya, to take his blessings, to listen to his dialogue', Shekhawat told reporters. Meanwhile, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also extended greetings on the occasion. 'On the auspicious day of this Ratha Yatra, I pray that the blessings of the Lord are with everyone. The country continues to be peaceful, developing, and be complete is what is in the hearts of this auspicious day, I extend good wishes to the countrymen,' he said. During the festival in Puri, devotees draw the grand chariots of the three deities -- Lord Jagannath, his brother Lord Balabhadra, and sister goddess Subhadra -- to the Gundicha Temple, where the deities reside for a week before returning to the Jagannath Temple. The Rath Yatra ceremony is expected to attract a large crowd, making traffic management a key issue. (ANI)
