Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Odisha CM Leads Tree Planting After Record-Breaking Drive
The Odisha government set a new record by planting almost 1.5 crore trees in a single day.
The Chief Minister, along with other officials, continued the effort by planting trees at the State Assembly.
The project, called “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam,” had many students, teachers, and volunteers helping out.
Odisha aims to plant a total of 7.5 crore trees this year.
The project is meant to honor mothers and protect the environment.
Odisha planted 1.49 crore saplings in one day.
The event involved participation from 30 districts across the state.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi led a tree-planting initiative in the Assembly.
The drive is part of the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign.
Odisha aims to plant 7.5 crore saplings this year.
- Who
- Odisha Government
- What
- Planted 1.49 crore saplings in a day and led a symbolic tree planting in the Assembly
- When
- Recently, ongoing campaign
- Where
- Odisha
- Why
- To honor Janani Maa and Dharti Maa; part of green initiative
- Saplings Planted (Single Day)
- 1.49 crore
- Number of Districts
- 30
- Sites Involved
- 71,924
- Students Involved
- 16 lakh+
- Ongoing Campaign
- Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam
- 2nd Phase Target
- 6 crore saplings
- Current Year Goal
- 7.5 crore saplings