Sundargarh, 23rd Sept 2025: Sundargarh district of Odisha has emerged as the number one district in the state in terms of tree plantation under the initiative “Ma’ Pain Gachhatie” (A Tree for Mother). Over 10 lakh (1 million) saplings have been planted in various parts of the district as part of this massive green campaign.
Key Highlights:
On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday (September 17), the state-level event was held in Bhubaneswar, where Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi praised Sundargarh’s efforts.
The plantation drive covered:
District HQ, Rourkela Municipal Corporation
All blocks, with saplings planted in over 5000 locations
Schools, Anganwadi centers, hostels, offices, and industrial premises
Varieties of trees planted:
Mango (ଆମ୍ବ)
Jackfruit (ପଣସ)
Bael (ବେଲ)
Peepal (ପିଜୁଳି)
Medicinal plants and various forest species
Departments involved:
Forest & Environment
Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water
Agriculture
Education (Primary & Higher)
ST/SC & Minority Welfare
Women & Child Development
Industries, Finance, Steel & Mines, etc.
📍 In Talshankara, a district-level program was held with participation from:
Union Minister Jual Oram
Deputy Speaker Bhabani Shankar Bhoi
Zilla Parishad Chairperson, Municipality Chairperson, Collector Dr. Subhankar Mahapatra, SP Amritpal Kaur, and many others.
Students, self-help groups, forest committees, tribal communities, and even third-gender communities participated in the tree plantation.
Tangarpali Sub-event – “Green Belt” Initiative:
Held at Ujjalpura Central Nursery
Led by Minister Jual Oram, Forest Officer Khuswant Singh, IAS trainee Fabi Rasid, Municipality Chairperson Tanaya Mishra, and others.
Local schoolchildren planted trees and took a pledge to protect them.
Objective:
To not only honor motherhood symbolically but also to enhance forest cover, protect the environment, and promote climate resilience.