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NGT Chief Plants Tree for Mom at Historic Garden
3 Oct
Summary
- NGT Chairperson visited the Indian Botanic Garden in Howrah.
- Tree plantation drive held under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign.
- Garden houses over 12,000 living plants including rare species.
National Green Tribunal Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava participated in a tree plantation drive on Saturday at the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden in Howrah. The event was part of the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign, encouraging tree planting as a tribute to mothers and promoting environmental conservation.
This initiative occurred within the Endemic and Threatened Plant Section of the garden during the "Swachhata Hi Seva 2026" program. Several senior NGT officials were also present, underscoring the ecological significance of the garden.
The botanic garden, situated on approximately 273 acres along the Hooghly River, boasts over 12,000 diverse plant species. Notable attractions include rare orchids, giant Amazon water lilies, various palms, and the iconic Great Banyan Tree, whose canopy covers nearly five acres.
The plantation drive highlighted the critical need for conserving rare and native plant species. The "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign aims to foster community participation in afforestation and environmental protection, sending a message of collective responsibility for preserving biodiversity and botanical heritage.
