Protecting Nature is a Collective Responsibility- Nayab Singh Saini
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday planted a sapling at the Police Lines in Yamunanagar under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, an initiative inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Chief Minister planted the sapling after participating in the ‘Nashe Se Jung – Yamunanagar Ke Sang’ programme. On the occasion, he urged the people of the state to plant more trees and take responsibility for their protection.
On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini paid floral tributes to the brave martyrs at the Police Martyrs’ Memorial. Paying homage to the fallen heroes, the Chief Minister said that the supreme sacrifice of the brave soldiers of Kargil will always inspire the nation with the ideals of patriotism, courage and an unwavering sense of duty.
The Chief Minister said that trees are not only essential for maintaining a clean and healthy environment but are also a priceless legacy for ensuring a safe and sustainable future for coming generations. He emphasised that every citizen should plant at least one tree during their lifetime and nurture it with care.
Nayab Singh Saini said that protecting nature is a collective responsibility and that active public participation is the key to making Haryana greener and more environmentally sustainable. He informed that around 1,500 saplings will be planted under a special plantation drive in the Police Lines campus at Yamunanagar.
The Chief Minister said such initiatives play a significant role not only in environmental conservation but also in creating greater public awareness about the importance of protecting nature. Students of DAV School, Police Lines, made a valuable contribution towards the successful implementation of the plantation campaign.
MLA, Ghanshyam Dass Arora, former Cabinet Minister, Kanwar Pal Gurjar, former MLA, Balwant Singh, Deputy Commissioner, Ms Preeti, Superintendent of Police, Kamaldeep Goyal and other distinguished dignitaries, senior administrative officers also remained present on the occasion.
