PM Modi Plants Sindoor Tree, Boosts Environmental Awareness
The sindoor tree planting and the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign have highlighted the importance of environmental awareness and the role of individual actions in achieving a greener India. With the support of citizens and the government, India is taking significant steps towards achieving its goal of net zero by 2070.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently planted a sindoor tree at his Delhi residence, paying tribute to the brave women of Bhuj who helped rebuild a runway during the 1971 war and promoting environmental awareness. The tree, also known as Bixa orellana, has significant cultural and health benefits, and its natural dye is non-toxic and safe for external use.
The sindoor tree is a small shrub with bright green leaves and pink flowers, and its seeds have a red-orange coating that has been used to make natural dye for centuries. In Indian culture, sindoor holds symbolic meaning, particularly for married women, and is traditionally worn in the parting of their hair. The plant has several health benefits, including treating wounds, skin conditions, and infections.
Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for a greener India, the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign encouraged every Indian to plant a tree in their mother's name. The campaign coordinated simultaneous plantation drives across thousands of locations, involving volunteers, environmentalists, and local leaders. The mission utilized real-time geotagging technology to digitally log and track every tree planted, ensuring long-term impact.
The "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0" campaign, launched by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, aims to plant 10 crore trees by September, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Mission LiFE. The campaign's emotional depth and collective force of the people have made it a historic feat, sending a strong message that climate action in India is not limited to policies or conferences, but lives in the hearts of its people.