PM Modi Plants Kadamb Sapling Gifted By King Charles At His Residence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi planted a Kadamb sapling at his official residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, on Friday. This special sapling was a birthday gift from the United Kingdom's King Charles III, presented to PM Modi when he celebrated his 75th birthday on September 17.

The ceremonial planting reinforces the Prime Minister's dedication to creating a greener and healthier planet while symbolizing the friendship and mutual commitment to environmental sustainability between India and the UK.

The British Monarch was reportedly inspired by Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative when selecting this meaningful gift. The British High Commission in India shared an image of the Kadamb tree on social media platform X, stating: "His Majesty The King has been graciously pleased to send a Kadamb tree to India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday."

The High Commission further emphasized that "The gesture, inspired by PM Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative, reflects their shared commitment to environmental conservation."

This exchange of eco-friendly gifts has become a symbol of diplomatic relations between the two nations. The British High Commission recalled that during PM Modi's visit to the United Kingdom in July this year, he presented King Charles with a 'Sonoma' tree as part of the same initiative.

The High Commission noted: "Collaboration on climate and clean energy is a key pillar of the Commonwealth and the UK-India partnership as set out by the two PMs in Vision 2035."

PM Modi's birthday also launched the 15-day 'Sewa Pakhwada,' featuring various public welfare programs across India including blood donation camps and plantation drives.

Odisha made a remarkable contribution to the plantation initiative by planting more than 1.49 crore saplings in a single day, far exceeding the nationwide target of 75 lakh. This extraordinary effort served as a special tribute to the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign and highlighted the Prime Minister's vision for addressing climate change.

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