Ministry of Mines
Ministry of Mines Organises ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Campaign as Part of World Environment Day
Posted On: 05 JUN 2026 5:34PM by PIB Delhi
As part of the World Environment Day celebrations, the Ministry of Mines organised a plantation drive under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, reaffirming its commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable development.
The plantation drive was led by the Hon’ble Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, and Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Shri Piyush Goyal, who planted saplings on the Ministry premises. Senior officials and staff members of the Ministry also participated in the initiative by planting saplings and pledging to contribute towards a greener future.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey highlighted the vital role of trees in sustaining life, preserving biodiversity and maintaining ecological balance. He urged everyone to actively participate in the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign by planting and nurturing tress as a meaningful contribution to environmental protection. He further noted that even in absence of adequate space, saplings can be planted in pots on terraces or balconies and cared for with dedication.
Shri Piyush Goyal underscored the importance of collective efforts in promoting environmental sustainability and encouraged officials and staff to continue supporting initiatives that contribute to a cleaner and greener environment.
The plantation drive witnessed enthusiastic participation from officers and staff of the Ministry, reflecting their commitment to the objectives of World Environment Day and the Government’s flagship environmental initiatives.
The ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign embodies the spirit of respect for nature, encouraging citizens to plant a tree for mother earth as a lasting contribution to environmental protection and sustainable development.
Under the “#EkPedMaaKeNaam” campaign, Minister of State for Coal and Mines Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Shri Piyush Goyal, along with senior officials of the Ministry, planted saplings at GP-03, Netaji Nagar, New Delhi, reaffirming their commitment to… pic.twitter.com/m3gQ0mUFvH
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