Navankur Sakhi Hariyali Yatra is a commendable initiative: CM Yadav

Bhopal, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav released the poster of the Navankur Sakhi Hariyali Yatra at his residence on Wednesday and emphasized the importance of connecting people with nature and raising public awareness about environmental protection. He stated that the Hariyali Yatra will inspire citizens to take environmental responsibility—from their homes and courtyards to their villages and cities. The Madhya Pradesh Jan Abhiyan Parishad is organizing the five-day Navankur Sakhi Hariyali Yatra across the state starting July 24. Parishad Vice President Shri Mohan Nagar was present at the poster release event. On this occasion, a short film related to the initiative was also screened.

Chief Minister and President of the Madhya Pradesh Jan Abhiyan Parishad, Dr. Mohan Yadav, praised the Parishad’s innovative initiative, Navankur Sakhi–Hariyali Yatra, calling it a commendable effort. He emphasized the importance of involving as many citizens as possible in this state-wide campaign. Congratulating the Navankur Sakhis, Chief Minister Dr. Yadav expressed the hope for their continued and active participation in environmental conservation. He highlighted that the primary objective of the campaign is to protect the environment through voluntary public participation, with a special focus on empowering Nari Shakti (women’s power).

It is noteworthy that the Madhya Pradesh Jan Abhiyan Parishad will organize the Navankur Sakhi–Hariyali Yatra across 1,565 sectors in 313 blocks of the state over five days, starting from Hariyali Amavasya on July 24. In each sector, 100 women have been registered as Navankur Sakhis. These women will cultivate plants in their home gardens using specially prepared bags containing 11 pre-seeded and germinated plant varieties. Through this innovative initiative, approximately 5,500 plants will be prepared in each block, significantly contributing to environmental conservation and green cover expansion across Madhya Pradesh.

Under the campaign, a total of 17 lakh 21 thousand 500 saplings will be planted by 1 lakh 56 thousand 500 Navankur Sakhis across the state. Once the saplings are ready and suitable for plantation, they will be planted on government or private land during significant family occasions as part of the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiative. These saplings will be gradually planted in the coming years to support sustained environmental conservation efforts. Council and Executive Director Dr. Bakul Lad, along with other officials, were present during the poster release ceremony.

Under the campaign, 17 lakh 21 thousand 500 saplings will be prepared by 1 lakh 56 thousand 500 Navankur Sakhis in the state. If the developed saplings are suitable for planting, they will be planted on government or private land on important occasions for the family under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign. These saplings will be planted in the coming years under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign. Executive Director of the Parishad Dr. Bakul Lad and other officials were present on the occasion of the poster release.