India, June 5 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has participated in a tree plantation drive and planted a sapling at the Bhagwan Mahavir Vanasthali Park in Delhi strengthening the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiative.
Shri Modi also highlighted the importance of reforest the Aravalli range under the Aravalli Green Wall project.
The Prime Minister noted that the Aravalli range, one of the oldest on the planet, spans Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi.
He highlighted that the region faces multiple environmental challenges which the Government is committed to addressing.
Shri Modi said that in the Aravalli range and beyond, in additi...