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India Gazette
05-07-2025
- General
- India Gazette
Union Minister Raksha Nikhil Khadse spearheads 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0' in Maharashtra's Jalgaon
Jalgaon (Maharashtra) [India], July 5 (ANI): Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji's visionary campaign 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam', the second phase of the afforestation initiative - 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0' was successfully concluded in Bhusawal, Jalgaon district. The event was led by Raksha Nikhil Khadse, MoS Youth Affairs and Sports. Sanjay Savkare, Maharashtra Minister of Textiles, was among those present. The afforestation drive was jointly organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the District Administration of Jalgaon, and My Bharat, Jalgaon, saw the plantation of over 2,000 native saplings by enthusiastic students and volunteers, a release said. Species such as Kadu Badam, Tamarind, Neem, Amla, and Shisham were planted to enhance local biodiversity and combat environmental challenges like soil erosion, depleting groundwater levels, and rising temperatures caused by low forest cover. Speaking at the event, Raksha Khadse emphasised the cultural and ecological importance of tree planting. Quoting the revered Saint Tukaram Maharaj, she said, 'Vrukshavalli Aamha Soyare, He Vishwachi Maze Ghar' (Trees are our kin, this world is my home), and urged all citizens to 'Plant trees, save trees! Cultivate a life of joy!' A key highlight of the initiative was the active participation of National Service Scheme (NSS) units from several educational institutions in Bhusawal, a release said. These included P.O. Nahata College, P.K. Kotecha Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Chaitanya Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya Sakegaon, D.D.N. Bhole College, Godavari Nursing College, Industrial Training Institute, Biyani Military School, and Rajaram Dhondu Secondary Vidyalaya. Their active involvement contributed to strengthening the region's green infrastructure and community-driven environmental efforts. 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0' concluded with a renewed commitment to sustainable living, climate action, and collective ecological responsibility, reinforcing the message that honouring our mothers includes protecting Mother Earth. (ANI)
India Gazette
05-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Union Minister Raksha Nikhil Khadse leads
Jalgaon (Maharashtra) [India], July 5 (ANI): Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary campaign 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam', the second phase of the afforestation initiative, 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0' was successfully concluded in Bhusawal, Jalgaon district of Maharashtra, a release said on Saturday. The event was led by Raksha Nikhil Khadse, MoS Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India and was graced by the presence of Sanjay Savkare, Minister of Textiles, Government of Maharashtra, along with key government officials and enthusiastic community participation. The event witnessed the participation of dignitaries including Ayush Prasad (District Collector, Jalgaon), Sangeeta Biyani, Sachin Nandre, Ashok Kumar (District Youth Officer, Jalgaon), Bhushan Patil (District Youth Officer, Nandurbar), Sachin Panjhade (Block Development Officer, Bhusawal), Sunil Panje (Accounts and Program Assistant, Jalgaon), Sandeep More (Assistant Project Officer), Bhaiya Mahajan (Sarpanch, Chorwad), Deepak Bhole, Virendra Patil (Gram Panchayat Member), Ravi Gunjal, Mayur Mandhare, Mohan Chaudhary, Vikas Navkar, and Rahul Patil (Gram Sevak, Chorwad). The afforestation drive was jointly organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the District Administration Jalgaon, and My Bharat, Jalgaon. The plantation of over 2,000 native saplings by enthusiastic students and volunteers was held. Species such as Kadu Badam, Tamarind, Neem, Amla, and Shisham were planted to enhance local biodiversity and combat environmental challenges like soil erosion, depleting groundwater levels, and rising temperatures caused by low forest cover. Speaking at the event, Union Minister of State Raksha Nikhil Khadse emphasized the cultural and ecological importance of tree planting. Quoting the revered Saint Tukaram Maharaj, she said, 'Vrukshavalli Aamha Soyare, He Vishwachi Maze Ghar' (Trees are our kin, this world is my home), and urged all citizens to 'Plant trees, save trees! Cultivate a life of joy!' A key highlight of the initiative was the active participation of National Service Scheme (NSS) units from several educational institutions in Bhusawal. These included PO Nahata College, PK Kotecha Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Chaitanya Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya Sakegaon, DDN Bhole College, Godavari Nursing College, Industrial Training Institute, Biyani Military School, and Rajaram Dhondu Secondary Vidyalaya. Their active involvement contributed to strengthening the region's green infrastructure and community-driven environmental efforts. (ANI)
New Indian Express
27-06-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Plant 4,770 saplings for 470 trees felled for road project: NGT orders SH Department
COIMBATORE: The Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the State Highways Department to plant 4,770 tree saplings as replacement for the 470 trees that were felled recently as part of the widening of the Avinashi-Nariyampalli stretch of the Avinashi to Mettupalayam road. Priority should be given to native species such as Neem, Tamarind etc, ordered the tribunal. "The State Highways Department shall ensure the full execution of the compensatory plantation plan (4,770 saplings) within the next two planting seasons with priority to native species such as Neem, Tamarind, Poongan, Kadamba, Naval, Mahilam alongside other resilient species as appropriate. The State Highways Department shall undertake the responsibility for maintaining all saplings for a period of at least five years or till they grow to a considerable size," the bench said. The tasks include their watering, fencing and replacing any saplings that fail. The tribunal bench comprising judicial member Justice Pushpa Sathyanarayana and expert member Satyagopal Korlapati took up the matter based on a suo motu cognizance of a news report on the felling of trees for the Phase-1 of the road-widening project.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
14 acres of Gadag MGRDPR University turn into green oasis
Hubballi: SBI Foundation has developed 14 acres at Mahatma Gandhi Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (MGRDPR) University campus in Nagavi, Gadag. The hilly space, which was filled with bushes, has turned into a green farm with more than 19,000 saplings, thanks to SBI Jan-Van project. Dr Suresh V Nadagoudar, registrar and (acting) vice-chancellor of the varsity, told TOI that the SBI Foundation exclusively selected MGRDPR University from the entire Karnataka to implement the SBI Jan-Van project. "This initiative, launched in collaboration with Sankalpa Rural Development Society (SRDS), is a step toward environmental conservation. This mini forest has become an excellent spot for the leisure of the people of Gadag. It also offers our students a rare opportunity to experience and connect with the environment. With a dedicated water supply, greenery, and cleanliness, a pure and sustainable ecosystem has been created here," he said. The forest has a check dam, open gym, meeting space, borewells and recharge units, trenches, gully plugs, solar lights and benches. A wide variety of trees, including Banyan, Neem, Tamarind, Simarouba, Teak, Tabebuia, Bengali, Indian Ash, Guava, Custard Apple, Jamun, Peepal, Fig, and Honge (Pongamia), have been planted here. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Sanjay Prakash, managing director, SBI Foundation, Mumbai, said their Jan-Van plantation and 'Gram Saksham' watershed development work in Gadag district have helped in increasing the greenery and improving groundwater levels. The collaborative work from SBI Foundation, Sankalpa, MGRDPRU and the gram panchayats stands as a testament to how collective efforts can bring gradual impact on the ground," he commented. Sikandar Meeranayak, CEO, SRDS, Gadag, said to ensure water supply during the summer and prevent scarcity, 20-25 water tankers are brought in every month to water the plants. "This has resulted in the healthy, well-nourished growth of plants. The open meeting space is available for small gatherings and cultural programmes. Roofing sheets and curtains have been installed around the area. As a preventive measure against borewell depletion in the future, the Twin Ring Recharge Method (a technique for recharging borewells by capturing rainwater and directing it into the ground through a filtration system using cement rings) has been implemented," he said.
India Today
05-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
Delhi Airport gives seed balls to flyers, merges green goals with social impact
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport is celebrating World Environment Day with a unique initiative, distributing over 6,000 seed balls to flyers to promote ecological restoration and community by GMR Aero's Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), the campaign invites passengers to plant seed balls containing species like Lemon, Tamarind, Gooseberry, Neem, and Peepal, all chosen for their ecological and medicinal value. The move encourages biodiversity, carbon capture, and increased green initiative also supports local communities, who are crafting the seed balls as part of a livelihood programme. Once planted, the fruit-bearing trees could offer rural income sources, blending sustainability with social upliftment. DIAL CEO Videh Kumar Jaipuriar, said, 'At Delhi Airport, sustainability goes beyond infrastructure—it's about empowering people and protecting our planet. Through our unique seed ball distribution campaign, we're inviting passengers to actively participate in reforestation and ecological preservation. Each seed ball will not only help restore green cover but also support rural livelihoods.'\'This initiative reflects our deep commitment to environmental stewardship and social impact. As India's first Level 5 ACA-accredited airport with Net Zero Carbon Emission status, we continue to set new benchmarks in sustainable aviation,' Jaipuriar Airport, a pioneer in green aviation, is Asia's first Level 5 ACA-accredited airport with Net Zero Carbon Emission status. Nearly 95% of its power comes from renewables, and it has integrated a range of sustainable infrastructure and technologies — from rainwater harvesting to electric vehicle this seed ball campaign, the airport furthers its role as a model for future-ready, eco-conscious aviation.
