On World Environment Day, Mayor Madhusudan Yadav launches plantation campaign under “One Tree in Mother’s Name” initiative at Anand Vatika
Published on: June 05, 2025
By: BTNI
Location: Rajnandgaon, India
In a significant move to boost green cover and environmental awareness, the Rajnandgaon Municipal Corporation kickstarted a large-scale tree plantation initiative on the occasion of World Environment Day at Anand Vatika.
The campaign, themed “One Tree in Mother’s Name”, was inaugurated by Mayor Madhusudan Yadav, who planted a Kadamba sapling and administered an environmental protection pledge to the participants.
Speaking at the event, Mayor Yadav said, “Planting a tree on this day is not enough. Every special day should be marked with plantation. The idea of planting in the name of one’s mother emotionally connects individuals to their responsibility. Just as we enjoy the fruits of trees planted by the previous generation, our future generations will thank us for the green legacy we leave behind.”
He emphasized the collective responsibility of citizens to support the mission and announced the target of planting approximately 7,000 saplings across various locations in the city this year.
The Mayor also urged citizens, social workers, and women’s groups to participate actively by planting trees around their homes and neighborhoods and taking care of them as living assets of the community.
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During the event, a total of 42 saplings of various species like Banyan, Peepal, Kadamba, Gulmohar, Jamun, Mahogany, and Scothodia were planted. Key dignitaries including Municipal President Topendra Singh Paras Verma, Commissioner Atul Vishwakarma, and members of the Mayor’s Council such as Sawan Verma, Shaikhi Bagga, Raja Makheeja, Varsha Sinha, Kevra Rai, and former councillors Sharad Sinha, Vijay Rai, Gurumukhdas Wadhwa were present along with engineers and community leaders.
Concluding the program, Mayor Yadav led the environmental pledge, urging the public to protect nature, avoid single-use plastics, adopt reusable bags, maintain cleanliness, minimize waste, conserve energy and water, and most importantly, plant and protect trees.
The event served as a powerful reminder that environmental protection is a shared duty and that community participation is the key to a greener, healthier future.
