Archive · 6 Jun 2025
PM Modi Plants Sindoor Sapling on Environment Day
On World Environment Day, Prime Minister Modi planted a sindoor sapling, also known as Annatto.
The sapling was gifted by women from Kutch who assisted in rebuilding an airfield during the 1971 war, symbolizing their bravery and inspiration.
This event was part of a larger plantation drive in Delhi and supports the Aravalli Green Wall Project.
The Sindoor plant is known for its cultural and medicinal properties, it also signifies the commitment to environmental protection.
PM Modi planted a sindoor sapling on World Environment Day.
The sapling was gifted by women from Kutch.
These women assisted in the 1971 Indo-Pak war.
The event was part of the Aravalli Green Wall Project.
CMs of Aravalli states participated by planting trees.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Planted a sindoor sapling and launched plantation drive.
- When
- World Environment Day
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To mark World Environment Day and honor women's bravery.
- Location
- New Delhi
- Event
- World Environment Day
- Sapling Type
- Sindoor (Annatto/Bixa Orellana)
- Initiative
- Aravalli Green Wall Project
- Gift Source
- Women from Kutch
Sources
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