Planting Trees Needs Nurturing, Keeping Jaipur Clean is Collective Duty: Diya Kumari
Rajasthan DyCM Diya Kumari launches Aapno Jaipur-Harit Sangam to boost green cover and calls for collective responsibility to keep Jaipur clean.
Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari has called upon the citizens of Jaipur to move beyond symbolic gestures and embrace the long-term responsibility of environmental conservation. Launching the 'Aapno Jaipur-Harit Sangam' campaign at the iconic Patrika Gate, the Deputy Chief Minister emphasized that the true success of environmental drives lies in the sustained care of nature rather than the mere act of planting saplings.
Beyond Just Planting: The Need for Nurturing
Speaking at the launch, Diya Kumari highlighted a critical gap in many environmental initiatives: the lack of post-planting care. She noted that for a green movement to be effective, the community must commit to the survival of every sapling introduced into the city's landscape.
"It is understood that planting a tree is not merely about the act of planting itself; it involves nurturing the sapling, watering it regularly and ensuring it remains free from damage," the Deputy Chief Minister stated.
She urged the public to adopt a mindset of guardianship, ensuring that the greenery planted today becomes the shade of tomorrow through consistent watering and protection from harm.
A Tribute to Mothers and Ancestors
The campaign draws inspiration from the Prime Minister's visionary environmental movements. Diya Kumari lauded the transition from the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative to the newly expanded 'Ek Ped Purvajon Ke Naam' program.
The 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' movement carries a deep emotional and symbolic significance, encouraging citizens to plant trees in honor of their mothers. This gesture serves two purposes:
- Honoring Mothers: Recognizing the nurturing role of mothers in sustaining life.
- Environmental Preservation: Contributing to the planet's health through life-sustaining greenery.
Preparing for Jaipur's 300th Anniversary
As the Pink City approaches a major historical milestone, the Deputy Chief Minister framed environmental cleanliness and greening as essential components of the city's legacy. With Jaipur set to celebrate its 300th anniversary in 2027, she stressed that the work to beautify and protect the city must begin immediately.
“Keeping Jaipur clean, safe, and healthy is our collective responsibility. With Jaipur marking its 300th anniversary in 2027, we must strive to make the city even better well before that milestone,” she added.
The 'Aapno Jaipur-Harit Sangam' campaign aims to foster this sense of civic duty, turning environmental protection into a shared mission for every resident of the city.