India, Aug. 2 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, along with Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs; and Power, Shri Manohar Lal, presided over the ceremonial launch of the 'Matri Van' initiative - a green legacy symbolizing ecological preservation and community participation - under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' Programme of Government of India. The event was organized by the Forest Department of Haryana as part of the Van Mahotsav 2025, in Gurugram today.

The occasion also saw participation of other dignitaries including Shri Rao Narbir Singh, Minister for Industries and Forest (Haryana), along with senior public representatives a...