Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh-
The Haryana Government has launched an ambitious green initiative, ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0’ (EPMKN 2.0) 2025-26, aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability through extensive plantation drives and robust public participation. The state's action plan was reviewed at a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi, where senior officials strategized on aligning the campaign with key national missions and ensuring effective coordination at the district level.
During the meeting, Chief Secretary Rastogi emphasized that EPMKN 2.0 will be implemented using a “Whole of Government” and “Whole of Society” approach. He stated that the campaign will align closely with national flagship schemes such as MGNREGA, Jal Shakti Abhiyaan, Swachh Bharat Mission, Smart Cities Mission, and the National Green Highways Mission. This convergence is expected to maximize both impact and outreach, fostering ecological sustainability through collective action. He also underscored the importance of conducting a thorough review of last year's plantations to ensure their sustained upkeep and growth and submit a report in this regard.