Bhubaneswar, July 31 -- As a tribute to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to Odisha's development and his goodwill toward the people of the state, Odisha will plant 75 lakh saplings on September 17, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced today .
Chairing a preparatory meeting on the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign at Lok Seva Bhawan, Majhi said the plantation drive will serve as a symbolic gift from the people of Odisha to the Prime Minister on his birthday.
The Chief Minister recalled that during his visit to Odisha last year-coinciding with his birthday-PM Modi launched the Subhadra Yojana in honour of mothers. He emphasized that the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative was also launched by the Prime Minister last year and has sin...