Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Haryana CM urges environmental protection as people’s movement
Haryana's Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini, has called for making environmental protection a people’s movement.
He urged everyone, especially the youth, to plant and take care of at least one tree every year.
The state has set a target to plant 1.40 crore saplings during the Van Mahotsav campaign.
The Chief Minister also announced various initiatives like the Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme for old trees and the development of herbal parks.
He emphasized the importance of involving citizens, social and religious organizations, and NGOs in these efforts.
Additionally, the state is focusing on industrial growth with investment proposals exceeding Rs 1 lakh crore, which will create job opportunities for the youth.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini called for making environmental protection a people’s movement.
The state aims to plant 1.40 crore saplings during the Van Mahotsav campaign.
Saini announced various green initiatives, including the Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme for trees older than 75 years.
53 herbal parks have been developed across the state for the conservation of medicinal plants and biodiversity.
Haryana’s new industrial policy has received investment proposals exceeding Rs 1 lakh crore, aiming to create large-scale employment opportunities.
- Who
- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini
- What
- Urged for environmental protection as a people’s movement and announced various green initiatives
- When
- July 21
- Where
- Haryana, India
- Why
- To strengthen environmental conservation and increase the state’s green cover
Environmental Conservation
Development and Industrial Growth
Focus on Tree Plantation
Environmental Conservation
Planting and nurturing trees is essential for environmental conservation and increasing green cover.
Development and Industrial Growth
Industrial growth and investment are crucial for economic development and job creation.
- Chief Minister
- Nayab Singh Saini
- Campaign
- Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam
- Target Saplings
- 1.40 crore
- Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme
- Rs 3,000 per tree older than 75 years
- Herbal Parks
- 53
- Ramsar Sites
- Sultanpur National Park and Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary
- Investment Proposals
- Exceeding Rs 1 lakh crore