Saplings Planting Drive in Madhya Pradesh: 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' Campaign
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Saplings Planting Drive in Madhya Pradesh |
| Campaign Name | 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' |
| Launched By | Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav |
| Objective | Planting 5.5 crore saplings in the state |
| Initiative Start | CM planted an 'amla' sapling in the name of his late mother |
| Tree Transplantation | Process of relocating plants from one site to another |
| Benefits | Longer growing seasons; plants can be cultivated indoors first, then moved outside |
| Tools Used | Tree spade machine for mechanized transplanting of large plants |
| Delhi Policy | Approved in October 2020, mandates transplanting 80% of trees affected by development projects |
| Additional Requirement | 10 saplings to be planted for each tree transplanted |

