75 ‘Namo Vans’ to come up across state during Seva Pakhwada

Haryana Environment, Forest and Wildlife Minister Rao Narbir Singh today announced that 75 ‘Namo Vans’ will be set up across the state as part of the upcoming Seva Pakhwada campaign, scheduled from September 17 to October 2.

Presiding over a review meeting with departmental officers here, Singh directed them to ensure all necessary preparations are completed in time. He informed that under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative, the state aims to plant four lakh saplings, with progress to be uploaded on the Union Environment Ministry’s “Meri LiFE” portal.

“The main event of the campaign will take place at Bir Hisar on September 19,” he said.

The minister also shared that on September 25 — the birth anniversary of Deendayal Upadhyaya — all District Forest Officers will organise special cleanliness drives at their offices. They will observe the theme “Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath” through shramdaan to promote the message of cleanliness.

During the fortnight, four mobile publicity vans equipped with digital walls will be deployed to spread awareness about the campaign. Singh instructed officers to ensure that an awareness video on plastic pollution is also uploaded.

Highlighting the government’s long-term vision, he said: “Our goal is to make the NCR region greener and to realise the Prime Minister’s vision of developing a Jungle Safari in the Aravalli region.” He further directed officials to invite proposals from experts for developing the Jungle Safari project.