Archive · 24 May 2025
Ludhiana MC & SHGs Team Up to Green the City
The city of Ludhiana is getting greener!
The government is working with local women's groups to plant trees as part of a national program.
This is called 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam,' which means 'A Tree in Mother's Name.'
These women's groups will get training and tools to plant trees in various spots around the city.
They'll also be in charge of taking care of the trees.
The project started on May 21st and plans to continue.
The city is asking residents to help keep Ludhiana clean and green.
Ludhiana MC launches 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign for greenery.
The initiative is part of a nationwide campaign.
40 Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are partnering with officials.
The first phase, 'Women for Trees,' began May 21st.
SHGs will maintain saplings and receive financial incentives.
- Who
- The Municipal Corporation, SHGs, and residents.
- What
- The 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' tree planting campaign.
- When
- The first phase started on May 21st, with the next phase beginning June 5th.
- Where
- Ludhiana.
- Why
- To boost greenery and involve the community.
- Campaign Name
- 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam'
- Partners
- 40 SHGs and civic officials
- First Phase Title
- 'Women for Trees'
- Start Date of First Phase
- May 21
- Next Phase Start
- June 5
- Key Personnel
- Executive engineer Jatinder Pal Singh, LSO Rajinder Singh, MC commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal, and others