Bhubaneswar: Odisha witnessed a meaningful step toward ecological restoration as Chief Minister of Odisha Shri Mohan Charan Majhi actively led the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan and Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam green initiatives.
Rooted in a shared commitment to nurture nature and preserve biodiversity, the Chief Minister planted a sapling to symbolize the beginning of a larger environmental movement aimed at securing a vibrant and greener future for the state.
The green spirit resonated well beyond the capital, blooming across every district through a massive state-wide tree planting exercise spearheaded by the Odisha Forest Department.
Under the leadership of Dr. K. Murugesan, IFS, PCCF and HoFF, and other dedicated senior officers, forest teams mobilized local communities, institutions, and eco-clubs to turn the countryside into vibrant green belts.
Timed to commemorate the 76th birthday of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the vast campaign focused on enriching local ecosystems, restoring native vegetation, and creating sustainable green corridors throughout urban and rural spaces alike.
Across forest divisions, thousands of native saplings were carefully placed in the earth, breathing new life into degraded landscapes and reinforcing Odisha’s dedication to environmental stewardship, thanks to sincere drive by Dr.K Murugesan, PCCF & HOFF, Odisha.
The state wide green movement saw intense participation across all territorial and wildlife forest divisions, with forest circles such as Mayurbhanj, Sundargarh, Koraput, Sambalpur, Anugola, Rourkela and Keonjhar contributing massive numbers of sapling plantings to lead the statewide tallies. Extensive reforestation and sapling distribution took root in critical ecological zones, ranging from the dense forest reserves of Similipal and the tribal hill tracts of Koraput and Rayagada to the coastal belts of Kendrapada and Puri.
Special focus was given to planting climate resilient native species like Peepal, Banyan, Neem, Karanj, Bakul, and Sal across forest blocks, school campuses, public parks, and rural community lands to ensure optimal survival rates and long term biodiversity enhancement.
Through this coordinated effort across dozens of forest divisions, local Vana Suraksha Samitis and regional field staff succeeded in expanding green cover and turning vast stretches of degraded land into flourishing sapling habitats.
By linking tree planting with honor for mothers and service to the soil, the collective initiative provided an inspiring model of ecological consciousness, reminding citizens that every roots planted today forms the foundation of a resilient tomorrow.