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Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh planted a tree in honour of his mother today at Animal Quarantine and Certification Services (AQCS), Kapashera, New Delhi.
Secretary, Smt. Alka Upadhyaya, Additional Secretary, Ms. Varsha Joshi, Joint Secretary, Dr. Suparna Sharma Pachouri, Advisor(stat.), Shri Jagat Hazarika along with other senior officials of the Department participated the event.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh emphasized the importance of collective efforts in environmental conservation. He said that Planting a tree is a small act, but when multiplied by millions, it can transform our world. He urged everyone to participate in this noble cause and inspire others to join hands in making our planet greener. He also mentioned that, all the institutions under the Department of Animal Husbandry and dairying will participate in the “one month campaign” and will plant five lakh trees.
Smt. Upadhyaya highlighted the role of animal husbandry in supporting environmental sustainability. She said that sustainable animal husbandry practices would significantly reduce our ecological footprint and contribute to the health of our environment. She underscored the intricate connection between animal husbandry and environmental health. She also mentioned that, all the senior officers of the department will participate in the events organized in the subordinate offices, as part of the campaign. All the dairy development institutions including milk unions and dairy co-operatives will also takes part in the one-month campaign.
Trees were planted as a part of the visionary campaign #एक_पेड़_मां_के_नाम # Plant 4 Mother, launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, marking a significant step towards environmental preservation. The key objective of the campaign is to encourage everyone to plant trees and inspire others to join the effort.
The event concluded with a call to action for all citizens to take part in tree-planting initiatives, recognizing that even small actions can lead to significant environmental benefits.
