Shimla, July 14 -- Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Tuesday launched the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' plantation campaign at Jutogh Cantonment here, calling for collective efforts to tackle climate change, rising temperatures and environmental pollution through large-scale afforestation and public participation.
Launching the campaign organised by the Prarthana Social Welfare Society, the Governor planted an Araucaria sapling in the cantonment premises and said tree plantation was one of the simplest and most effective ways to address growing environmental challenges.
Describing the initiative as more than a plantation programme, Gupta said it had evolved into an emotional and national movement reflecting India's cultural ethos while e...