Haryana’s Higher Education Department has set a target of planting 1.11 lakh saplings across universities and colleges under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, with institutions required to submit geo-tagged compliance reports.
Haryana to Launch Statewide Plantation Drive Across Higher Education Institutions
The Haryana Department of Higher Education (DHE) has set a target of planting 1.11 lakh saplings across universities and colleges in the state on July 30 as part of the Centre-backed “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign.
The large-scale plantation drive will involve government, aided and private colleges, as well as government, private and deemed universities. To ensure transparency and accountability, institutions have been directed to submit compliance reports along with geo-tagged photographs after completing the plantation activity.
Forest Department Asked to Supply Saplings
To facilitate the campaign, the Department of Higher Education has written to Divisional Forest Officers (DFOs) across Haryana, requesting the timely supply of saplings to educational institutions based on their assigned targets.
The initiative follows directions issued during a meeting held on July 21 regarding the implementation of the nationwide environmental campaign aimed at increasing green cover and promoting environmental awareness.
Officials said institutions have been instructed to coordinate closely with their respective DFOs to collect saplings before the scheduled plantation drive.
Over 400 Institutions to Participate
According to the department, the plantation campaign will cover a wide network of higher educational institutions across the state, including:
- 52 government, private and deemed universities
- 185 government colleges
- 98 aided colleges
- 102 private colleges
Special emphasis has been placed on institutions with active National Service Scheme (NSS) and National Cadet Corps (NCC) units to encourage greater student participation in environmental conservation activities.
Universities Assigned Plantation Targets
Several universities have been assigned individual plantation targets to contribute towards the overall goal.
The following universities have each been assigned a target of 2,000 saplings:
- Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology (GJUST), Hisar
- Kurukshetra University
- Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa
- Indira Gandhi University, Rewari
Maharishi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak, along with several other universities, has been allotted a target of 1,000 saplings.
Government colleges across different districts have also received plantation targets ranging from 100 to 550 saplings.
In Rohtak district, NRS Government College has been assigned 550 saplings, while Government College for Women, Rohtak, has been allotted 350 saplings.
Institutions Asked to Ensure Monitoring and Public Awareness
The Higher Education Department has directed college principals, NSS programme officers and NCC officials to identify suitable plantation sites and ensure the successful implementation of the campaign.
Institutions have also been instructed to:
- Publicise the plantation drive through social media and local media.
- Encourage active participation by students and staff.
- Monitor the survival and maintenance of the planted saplings after the campaign.
The department said these measures are intended to improve the long-term success of the initiative and strengthen environmental awareness among students.
Promoting Environmental Sustainability
The “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign aims to expand green cover while encouraging citizens to contribute to environmental conservation by planting trees in honour of their mothers.
Through the participation of higher educational institutions, the Haryana Government hopes to foster environmental responsibility among young people while contributing to sustainable development and ecological conservation.
Key Takeaways
- Haryana’s Higher Education Department has set a target of planting 1.11 lakh saplings on July 30.
- The drive will be conducted under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign.
- More than 400 universities and colleges across the state will participate.
- Institutions must submit geo-tagged compliance reports and photographs after completing the plantation drive.
- Universities, colleges, NSS units and NCC units have been directed to monitor the survival of planted saplings and promote the campaign through public outreach.
FAQs
How many saplings will be planted under the Haryana plantation drive?
The Higher Education Department has set a target of 1.11 lakh saplings across universities and colleges in Haryana.
When will the plantation drive take place?
The statewide plantation campaign is scheduled for July 30.
Which institutions will participate?
The drive will involve 52 universities, 185 government colleges, 98 aided colleges and 102 private colleges across Haryana.
What is the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign?
It is a Centre-backed environmental initiative that encourages tree plantation to increase green cover and promote environmental conservation.
What reports must institutions submit after the drive?
Participating institutions are required to submit compliance reports along with geo-tagged photographs documenting the plantation activities.
