Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam Campaign | 30 Jul 2024
The Ministry of Defence will undertake a massive 15 lakh trees plantation drive across the country on the occasion of 78th Independence Day ceremony on 15th August 2024.
- The plantation drive is part of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, to be conducted through the three Services, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Defence PSUs, Controller General Defence Accounts (CGDA), National Cadet Corps (NCC), Sainik Schools, and Ordnance factories.
- The Prime Minister launched the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign on World Environment Day 2024, urging all to plant a tree as a tribute to mothers.