CM: 75L saplings to be planted on PM’s b’day

In a gesture of gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, the state government Thursday said it will plant 75 lakh saplings across Odisha September 17, under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign.

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“In recognition to PM’s commitment to Odisha’s development and his goodwill towards the people, 75 lakh trees will be planted across the state in a single day September 17 under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign. This will be people’s gift to the PM,” Chief Minister Mohan Majhi said in a statement

The programme is part of the second edition of ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign that runs from June 5 to September 30

Thursday.