Uttarakhand CM urges people to plant trees, wishes on World Environment Day and Ganga Dussehra

On the occasion of World Environment Day, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended his greetings and urged citizens to participate in the nationwide campaign ‘Ek Ped Maa ke Naam’ by planting at least one tree and contributing to environmental protection.

“Conservation of nature and environment is both our cultural heritage and responsibility. Under the able leadership and guidance of the respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign has been started to promote environmental conservation,” Dhami posted on social media platform X.

समस्त प्रदेशवासियों को विश्व पर्यावरण दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं एवं बधाई। पर्यावरण की रक्षा हम सभी की नैतिक एवं सामूहिक जिम्मेदारी है।

आइए, इस विश्व पर्यावरण दिवस पर हम सभी आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी द्वारा आरंभ किए गए प्रेरणादायक अभियान "एक पेड़ माँ के नाम" से… pic.twitter.com/gGzXRFkhxj

— Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) June 5, 2025

He added, “Let us all promote this campaign and plant a tree in the name of Mother and ensure our participation in environmental protection.”

The campaign, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 5, 2024, marks one year this World Environment Day. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change reported that around 80 crore saplings were planted between June and September last year through collaborative efforts by government agencies, local communities, and stakeholders.

Prime Minister Modi also marked the day by encouraging greater commitment to the environment.

This #WorldEnvironmentDay, let’s deepen our efforts towards protecting our planet and overcoming the challenges we face. I also compliment all those working at the grassroots to make our environment greener and better. pic.twitter.com/E7mWAFZ73V

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 5, 2025

“This World Environment Day, let's deepen our efforts towards protecting our planet and overcoming the challenges we face. I also compliment all those working at the grassroots to make our environment greener and better,” he said in a post.

The Prime Minister, a day prior, had underlined India’s vigorous environmental efforts powered by public participation. Highlighting recent developments, he noted the inclusion of two Rajasthan wetlands—Khichan in Phalodi and Menar in Udaipur—as Ramsar sites, bringing India’s total to 91 wetlands of international importance.

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav called the addition “yet another testament to the fact that PM Narendra Modi ji's focus on environmental conservation is successfully helping India build a greener tomorrow.”

As we mark #EnvironmentDay today, let’s reaffirm our commitment to protecting our planet and ensuring sustainability for all living beings.

Always remembers nature protects when protected. pic.twitter.com/BJNZ6gEzju

— Bhupender Yadav (@byadavbjp) June 5, 2025

Meanwhile, CM Dhami also greeted people on the occasion of Ganga Dussehra, congratulating devotees who gathered for the holy bath.

Emphasizing the importance of rivers in Indian life, he said, “Public life cannot be imagined without Ganga and other holy rivers. Holy rivers are also a matter related to our existence.” He urged people to contribute to keeping the Ganga and all water sources pure.