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(Search results - 17)India UntoldApr 6, 2024, 9:16 AM IST
4,000 km Padyatra from Ayodhya to Rameshwaram: Shipra Pathak’s inspiring journey towards water conservation
In the year 2017, Shipra Pathak, famously known as ‘Water Woman,’ left everything behind to devote herself to the cause of water conservation. Remarkably, she has already planted 15 lakh saplings. She aims to plant a total of 1 crore saplings across India.
India UntoldMar 29, 2024, 9:20 AM IST
For a Greener Future: This young man from Nainital quit his job to plant thousands of trees
Despite facing opposition in the beginning, Chandan Nayal eventually gained the support of people, and planted 53,800 saplings. In recognition of his contributions, the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, honoured him with the Water Hero Award in 2020.
India UntoldFeb 6, 2024, 12:37 PM IST
A village that follows the tradition of planting trees to celebrate the birth of daughters
Shyam Sundar Paliwal, the former head of the village, shared that the village has been following this tradition for the last 19 years. When a daughter is born, neighbours, relatives, and friends come together to plant saplings around the household. As the daughters mature, so do the plants. Notably, over one lakh trees have been planted in this village so far. In the year 2005, this initiative was launched by Shyam Sundar.
India UntoldJan 9, 2024, 1:10 PM IST
Plantation Lessons 101: Inspiring journey of a 10-year-old green crusader
Eiha Dikshit is a 10-year-old green crusader from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. A journey she embarked on by planting a tiny plant in a park, soon turned into a responsible initiative. She began planting saplings in her school and surrounding areas and inspired her friends to join her. Gradually, her initiative received support from many individuals.
IndiaNov 1, 2021, 6:53 PM IST
Everything To Know About Pankaj Mishra's Remarkable Work Of Planting Saplings And Saving Nature
In these five years, Pankaj Mishra and his team of 15000 people have planted more than four lakh saplings in several villages and cities of Uttar Pradesh.
IndiaNov 2, 2020, 1:08 PM IST
All for Mother Nature! Auto driver in Kerala has planted 23,000 saplings over 20 years!
M Shyam Kumar of Palakkad, Kerala, an auto driver, has planted 23,000 saplings in more than 20 years!
IndiaJul 5, 2020, 4:40 PM IST
Yogi Adityanath govt to plant 25 crore saplings while maintaining distance during mass plantation drive
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said big events can be held while adhering to the protocol pertaining to COVID-19 and the “Van Mahotsav” will be a witness to this.
IndiaAug 4, 2019, 3:30 PM IST
Karnataka: Kumta residents plant saplings on potholed roads as protest
As a mark of protest, residents of Kumta, Karnataka, planted saplings on a 3-km stretch of road to draw the attention of errant officials. The road is question abounds with potholes.
IndiaJul 21, 2019, 5:47 PM IST
Punjab's Water Warriors: Moga women pledge to save every drop of water
100 women water warriors in Moga, Punjab, formed a league to do everything to create awareness on water conservation and said that they will not allow even a single drop of water go waste
IndiaMay 25, 2019, 1:45 PM IST
Karnataka govt-run nurseries offer 13.74 lakh saplings, vow to increase green cover
Three nurseries situated at Hanakona, Virje and Kove have at least 13.74 lakh plants of various varieties have been kept ready by the Karnataka govt-run nurseries at Karwar to be sold on the occasion of World Environment Day on June 5
IndiaFeb 1, 2019, 3:17 PM IST
Tamil Nadu education minister promises additional marks for students who plant saplings
"Out of 15 marks meant for social activities, if planting trees were included, then the country would see a transformation," stated education minister K Sengottaiyan
IndiaNov 18, 2018, 5:51 PM IST
Despite in mourning, Ananth Kumar's wife plants sapling, supports green initiative
Bengaluru: It has been six days since former Union minister Ananth Kumar passed away. His wife Tejaswini Ananth Kumar, who runs the Adamya Chethana non-government organisation (NGO) came out to plant saplings on the occasion of ‘Green Sunday’.
Adamya Chethana has been observing Green Sunday since 151 weeks. Ananth Kumar too was fond of greenery and environment issues. Continuing his concern, Tejaswini also watered the sapling. Ananth Kumar's brother Nandakumar was also seen on the occasion.
The park was named Ananthvana in 2015 and tributes were paid to Ananth Kumar before starting the event.
IndiaOct 22, 2018, 3:28 PM IST
IndiaSep 9, 2018, 2:47 PM IST
Delhi: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launches mega tree plantation drive with 5 lakh saplings
Around 32,000 saplings were planted at the venue of the event. Officials said around one lakh students and residents are participating in the campaign at 600 locations across the city to fight air pollution.
IndiaSep 8, 2018, 2:03 PM IST