Garhwal Post Bureau
Haridwar, 3 Jul: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami today planted a Rudraksh sapling at the Mela Niyantran Bhawan complex in Haridwar under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, in an aim to stress on environmental preservation. On this occasion, emphasising that trees play a crucial role in mitigating global warming and restoring ecological balance, the CM noted that the initiative aims to inspire every individual to plant a tree in their mother’s honour, thereby transforming conservation into a mass movement by establishing an emotional connection. The CM also stressed that it is a fundamental duty to serve, both, one’s mother and mother nature, and such campaigns convey an important social message of environmental stewardship.
Following the plantation, Dhami also visited the Ganga Ghat near CCR and actively participated in a cleanliness drive, wielding a broom to reinforce the importance of sanitation. Here he stated that the state government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is unwavering in its efforts to realise the vision of Swachh Bharat (Clean India). He appealed to Kanwar Yatra devotees to uphold cleanliness during their pilgrimage and to remain conscious of hygiene and public decorum.
Chief Minister Dhami also offered prayers to Maa Ganga, seeking the country’s and the state’s peace, prosperity, and well-being. As he mingled with devotees from various states, many were surprised and delighted to find him amidst them. Pilgrims warmly interacted with the CM enthusiastically, clicking photographs and appreciating his humility, approachability, and simplicity. During these interactions, he enquired directly into the pilgrims’ experiences, assessing the arrangements made for transport, accommodation, and food. Devotees responded positively, praising the facilities and commending the state’s hospitality in Uttarakhand.
Among those present on the occasion included MP Kalpana Saini, MLAs Madan Kaushik, Pradeep Batra, Adesh Chauhan, Mamata Rakesh, Zila Panchayat Chairperson Kiran Chaudhary, Mayor Kiran Jesal, Anita, former Cabinet Minister Swami Yatishwaranand, State Disaster Management Authority Vice President Vinay Rohela, Lal Batti holders Om Prakash Jamdagni, Shobharam Prajapati, Sunil Saini, Shyamveer Saini, Jaipal Singh Chauhan, Deshraj Karnwal, Ganga Sabha President Nitin Gautam, BJP District President Ashutosh Sharma, Madhu Singh, Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan, DGP Deepam Seth, Principal Secretaries RK Sudhanshu and R Meenakshi Sundaram, Divisional Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey, Secretaries Dr Pankaj Kumar Pandey, Dhiraj Singh Garbyal and Yugal Kishore Pant, District Magistrate Mayur Dixit and SSP Pramendra Dobhal.
