India, March 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Bhopal: Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan celebrated his birthday on Thursday as 'Prem Aur Seva Sankalp Diwas.' Marking the occasion, he planted saplings with his family at Smart City Park in Bhopal and announced several public welfare initiatives for his parliamentary constituency, Vidisha. Ahead of his birthday, he had appealed to people not to offer flowers, garlands, hoardings or banners, and instead follow the message of 'Uphaar Nahi, Upkaar' by planting at least one tree. Responding to the appeal, thousands of well-wishers and party workers planted saplings across the country and shared photographs on socia...