75 lakh saplings to be planted in Odisha on Modi's 75th birth anniversary: CM Majhi

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday appealed to the people of Odisha to join the 'Ek Peed Maa Ke Naam'- 2 campaign and help the state to plant 75 lakh saplings on the 75th birth anniversary of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17.

Majhi, in a video message, appealed to the people and said in the second edition of this campaign, the state government has set a target to plant a total of 7.5 crore trees across this year. The campaign, which started on June 5, will end on September 30.

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On Modi's 75th birthday on September 17, Majhi said that 75 lakh saplings will be planted across the state as a mark of gift to the PM.

"Modi ji's leadership in building a strong and developed India has earned praise all over the world today. Modi ji has a special focus on the development of Odisha. In honour of his dedication to the development of Odisha, 75 lakh saplings will be planted on that day. This will be a gift from the people of Odisha to Modi ji," Majhi said.

Stating that the greatest blessing in the world is 'Mother', the chief minister said all should plant a tree as a mark of respect to their mother.

"Therefore, I request all people, students, youth, SHG members and voluntary organisations to join hands in this great work of tree plantation and make it a success," the chief minister said.

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"Come, let us all join this campaign. Let us show respect to our mother and plant a tree to protect Mother Earth. Let us help in building a green and beautiful world for the future generations," he said.