Prime Minister Narendra Modi will mark World Environment Day on June 5 by leading a special tree plantation drive at Bhagwan Mahavir Vanasthali Park, New Delhi, as part of the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative. The drive forms a crucial component of the ambitious ‘Aravalli Green Wall Project’ aimed at reforesting the 700-km-long Aravalli range.
The Prime Minister will plant a Banyan sapling to symbolise India’s commitment to environmental conservation and afforestation efforts. The Aravalli Green Wall Project targets a 5-km buffer zone around the Aravalli Hills across 29 districts in Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Gujarat. It focuses on increasing green cover, restoring biodiversity, improving soil fertility, conserving water bodies, and enhancing climate resilience in the region.
Besides ecological benefits, the project is expected to generate employment and provide livelihood opportunities for local communities through afforestation and restoration activities.
In a parallel move to promote sustainable urban mobility, PM Modi will also flag off 200 electric buses under the Delhi government’s clean transport initiative. The introduction of these electric buses aims to reduce air pollution and boost the adoption of green transportation in the national capital.