The event was attended by Minister for Environment and Forests Chandra Mohan Patowary and several senior officials, underscoring the campaign's significance.
Digital Desk: In a major environmental effort, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the nationwide tree planting campaign, 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam,' in Assam on Thursday as part of the Amrit Brikshya Andolan 2024. The launch took place early in the morning at the Ministers' Colony in Dispur, where CM Sarma planted the first tree.
The event was attended by Minister for Environment and Forests Chandra Mohan Patowary and several senior officials, underscoring the campaign's significance. The ambitious goal of the initiative is to plant an impressive three crore trees across Assam by August 15.
Starting today, residents can collect saplings from designated local distribution centers, with the distribution continuing until August 12, 2024. The campaign aims to engage the entire state in a unified effort to expand green cover and promote environmental sustainability.
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