Indore Launches Drive To Plant 21 Lakh Saplings, Install Rainwater Harvesting Units

On Sunday, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav launched a campaign in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, to plant 21 lakh saplings and install 51,000 rainwater harvesting units during the monsoon season.

The campaign aims to address climate change and water scarcity in the region. According to the Chief Minister, plantation is the most effective way to maintain ecological balance and address the challenges posed by climate change.

The state government has undertaken nearly 2.75 lakh water conservation works valued at around Rs 10,000 crore this year under the 'Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan'. State Urban Development and Housing Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya is spearheading the plantation drive in Indore, and locations have already been identified for planting 22.5 lakh saplings in the city.

Indore faced a severe water crisis this summer, with nearly 80 per cent of its borewells drying up. The city depends largely on the Narmada River for its drinking water needs, with water being pumped from Jalud in neighbouring Khargone district through an 80-km pipeline and supplied to households on alternate days.

The campaign also marked the launch of a drive to install 51,000 rainwater harvesting units across the city. This initiative is expected to help alleviate the water crisis in the city.

During the function, the Chief Minister felicitated Border Security Force (BSF) constables Ravi Chauhan and Ramendra Singh, who displayed exemplary courage despite suffering serious injuries in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast during an anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh last year. The state government announced a reward of Rs 2 lakh each for the two personnel.

The event was attended by several dignitaries, including State BJP president Hemant Khandelwal and Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Prahlad Singh Patel.

The 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has evolved into a mass movement across the country. The campaign in Indore is part of the state government's efforts to tackle climate change and water scarcity.

Indore, known as the country's cleanest city, has a population of over 35 lakh. The city's initiatives to address climate change and water scarcity are expected to have a significant impact on the environment and the lives of its citizens.

The success of this campaign will depend on the participation of the citizens and the effective implementation of the initiatives. If successful, the campaign is expected to make a significant difference in the city's environmental sustainability and water security.

In conclusion, the campaign launched in Indore is a significant step towards addressing climate change and water scarcity in the region. The initiatives undertaken by the state government are expected to have a positive impact on the environment and the lives of the citizens.