Civic body’s ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ drive gains momentum

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Vice- Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal on Sunday led a plantation drive at Palika Niwas in Lodhi Colony under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, highlighting growing public participation and a strong role of women in the initiative.

The drive, held as part of the #EkPedMaaKeNaam_OnSunday programme, saw participation from resident welfare association members and local residents, with officials noting that such efforts are helping turn the campaign into a wider people’s movement.

Chahal said the initiative goes beyond plantation and represents a social commitment towards honouring mothers while promoting environmental responsibility. He added that regular plantation drives are being conducted not only on Sundays, but throughout the week to maintain momentum.

The NDMC has also prepared a year-long “Sunday Green Calendar” to organise plantation activities across locations, with multiple civic departments working together to ensure scientific planting and long-term maintenance of saplings.

Linking the initiative to broader national goals, Chahal said the campaign aligns with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for “Viksit Bharat @2047”, emphasising sustainable development and citizen participation.

During the programme, local residents also raised civic maintenance issues, following which the Vice-Chairman directed officials to address these within a stipulated timeframe.

Officials said the initiative aims to expand green cover while fostering a sense of shared environmental responsibility among citizens.