Lucknow, April 27 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative, and said that 'New India' is emerging as a global leader in environmental conservation.

Today PM Modi in his 'Mann Ki Baat' address urged citizens to participate in the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, encouraging everyone to plant a tree in honor of their mothers on the occasion of World Environment Day on June 5, marking the beginning of the campaign's first year.

Highlighting the campaign's significance, taking to X, CM Yogi Adityanath wrote: "The 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign offers every Indian an opportunity to deepen their bond with nature. I urge everyone to plant a tree and dedicate it to t...