Coal Ministry Organizes Plantation Drive Under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Initiative

New Delhi: The Union Coal Ministry conducted a plantation drive at Millennium Park under the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" initiative on Saturday, an official statement said. 

Coal Secretary VL Kantha Rao led the plantation drive and planted a sapling, with senior officers and staff present at the event. 

“The active participation of the Coal Ministry officials reflected their collective dedication to environmental preservation. This involvement reaffirms the Ministry’s commitment to integrating sustainable practices into its mining operations and highlights the importance of such initiatives in supporting the nation’s clean and green mission,” the ministry said. 

As a part of “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign, Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, inaugurated the Vriksharopan Abhiyan 2024 from Bharat Coking Coal Limited, Dhanbad, on 25.07.2024. 

“On the day of the inauguration, Coal /Lignite PSUs have collectively planted and  distributed over 1 million saplings. Under the guidance of the Ministry of Coal, these PSUs have continued their efforts, planting more than 3.3 million saplings across 1,388 hectares of land in and around mining areas as on 31.08.2024 during FY 2024-25,” the ministry said. 

Coal Ministry said that in addition to increasing coal production to meet India's energy needs, Coal and Lignite PSUs have demonstrated a strong commitment to environmental stewardship. Over the past five years, they have planted 24 million saplings across 10,942 hectares of land in coal mining regions, playing a key role in combating climate change, reducing carbon footprints, and fostering a healthier environment for future generations.

‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Initiative

It was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on World Environment Day on June 5, 2024, by planting a sapling of Peepal tree at Buddha Jayanti Park in Delhi.

He urged the country to protect Mother Nature by making sustainable lifestyle choices and contributing in making our planet better.