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CM Dr. Yadav Addresses the Gathering on World Environment Day
State-Level Event Held at Kushabhau Thakre Auditorium

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav stated that today marks the pleasant coincidence; both ‘World Environment Day’ and ‘Ganga Dussehra’, the two occasions of immense significance in Indian culture are being observed. He emphasized that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has linked environmental conservation with the campaign ‘One Tree in Mother’s Name’, which is being launched in Madhya Pradesh from today.

Dr. Yadav said speaking at the state-level event held at Kushabhau Thakre Auditorium, “In our culture, one tree is considered equivalent to a hundred sons. Traditional wisdom holds that one stepwell equals ten wells, ten stepwells equal one pond, ten ponds equal one son, and a hundred sons equal one tree. This comparison underlines the spiritual value and life-giving importance of trees in Indian thought.”

Dr. Yadav called upon people to reconnect with ancient Indian wisdom and revive values like recycling and reusing, already embedded in traditional Indian lifestyles. He said, “To hand over a greener Earth and cleaner environment to the next generation, everyone must take responsibility for Dr. Yadav noted that this year’s ‘World Environment Day’ theme is “Beat Plastic Pollution”, stressed the need for the adoption of clean energy, improved air quality, reduced plastic use, and greater water conservation. The Chief Minister highlighted the state government's commitment to promoting eco-friendly industries and the cultural roots of environmental worship found in trees, rivers, mountains, and wildlife.

Citing 19th-century scientist Jagadish Chandra Bose, who proved plants have life before the Royal Society in London, Dr. Yadav noted that such knowledge was already deeply rooted in Indian folk traditions.

Dr. Yadav announced that Madhya Pradesh has completed the construction of over 75,000 farm ponds, surpassing the target of 60,000 under the Water-Ganga Conservation Campaign. Additionally, the state has recharged 95,500 wells and rejuvenated 1,225 Amrit Sarovars during the 3-month campaign. He emphasized that dams not only benefit farmers but also expand irrigation potential, with irrigated land in the state increasing from 7 lakh hectares in 2002-03 to 55 lakh hectares today. He further mentioned India’s first river-linking project in Madhya Pradesh, including the Ken-Betwa link, and the resolution of a long-pending water-sharing issue with Rajasthan through the Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal project. The Tapi Mega Recharge Project, approved with Maharashtra, will naturally recharge groundwater and irrigate 2 lakh hectares in both states—marking it as a globally unique initiative.

Dr. Yadav lit the ceremonial lamp to inaugurate the event and planted Sindoor, Raktachandan, and Amla saplings in the auditorium premises. He launched the Integrated Environmental Management Portal and released the State Wetland Atlas, along with a short film on the portal. He awarded scholarships to four PhD scholars and released newly developed environmental education materials.

He also presented the Madhya Pradesh Annual Environment Awards for the years 2022–23 and 2023–24 to various institutions across categories such as highly polluting industries, general industries, mining, municipalities, hospitals, NGOs, and schools. The Awardees for year 2022-23 include Lupin Ltd. (Raisen), Tewa API India Pvt. Ltd. Malanpur, (Bhind), Mondelez India Foods Pvt. Ltd. Malanpur (Bhind), MOIL Ltd., Tirodi Mines (Balaghat), Coal Stock Yard, SECL (Shahdol), Municipal Bodies Khandwa Municipal Corporation and Seoni Malwa Municipality Hospitals: Budhar Central Hospital, SECL Shahdol. NGOs representatives Shri Nitin Agrawal (Ganj Basoda), Dr. Y.K. Saxena (Bhopal). Schools Central Academy Higher Secondary School (Shahdol), Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2 (Bhopal).

Awardees for year 2023–24 include JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. Banmor (Morena), Surya Roshni Ltd. Malanpur (Bhind), Ajeet Pharma Ltd. (Dhar). For Small Industry category India Waste Management Pvt. Ltd. (Raisen), Municipal Bodies: Satna Municipal Corporation, Gautampura Municipality (Indore), Hospitals: Special Jupiter Hospital (Indore), BCM Kokilaben Ambani Hospital (Indore), NGOs: Narmada Samagra Nyas (Bhopal), National Centre for Human Settlements and Environment (Bhopal). In Schools category Shishukunj International School (Indore) and Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya (Gwalior).

MP Shri V.D. Sharma praised the leadership of PM Modi and CM Yadav for ensuring balanced development across water, forest, and land sectors in Madhya Pradesh. He called upon citizens to actively participate in the “One Tree in Mother's Name” campaign. Minister Shri Dilip Ahirwar described environmental protection as one of the most critical challenges facing the world today.