Surat, June 28 -- Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil on Sunday led a large-scale plantation drive in Surat, Gujarat, saying the initiative was inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to citizens to plant more trees.

Speaking to ANI, Patil highlighted that the drive saw wide participation, with students and community workers, and he oversaw the planting of 25,000 trees as part of a broader effort to promote environmental sustainability.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspired the nation, urging people to plant trees as much as possible. Responding to this call, the Bharatiya Janata Party organised a massive program with students and community workers taking initiative in this plantation drive."

Earlier this week, Patil attended...