Jalgaon, July 5 -- Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji's visionary campaign "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam", the second phase of the afforestation initiative - "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0" was successfully concluded in Bhusawal, Jalgaon district.

The event was led by Raksha Nikhil Khadse, MoS Youth Affairs and Sports. Sanjay Savkare, Maharashtra Minister of Textiles, was among those present.

The afforestation drive was jointly organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the District Administration of Jalgaon, and My Bharat, Jalgaon, saw the plantation of over 2,000 native saplings by enthusiastic students and volunteers, a release said.

Species such as Kadu Badam, Tamarind, Neem, Amla, and Shisham were planted to enhance local biod...