Manesar, Aug. 7 -- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday called upon citizens to actively participate in environmental conservation, saying protecting nature should become a people's movement rooted in India's cultural values. Addressing the 77th State-Level Van Mahotsav in Manesar as the chief guest, the Chief Minister said tree plantation is not merely a government programme but a collective responsibility towards future generations.

Speaking at the event, Saini said that Van Mahotsav represents a commitment to repay humanity's debt to nature and urged people to convert their resolve for environmental protection into a lasting value system.

"Van Mahotsav is not just a tree plantation programme. It is an opportunity to tra...