NHAI Launches Tree Plantation Drive Under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0' Campaign
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Campaign Name | Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0 |
| Launched By | National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) |
| Location | Delhi-Dehradun Corridor, Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh |
| Trees Planted | 40,000 trees in Baghpat; 5.12 lakh trees nationwide along National Highways |
| Launch Date | 5th June 2025 (World Environment Day) |
| Objective | Tree plantation drive to honor mothers and promote environmental conservation |
| Key Features | - Saturation of tree plantations along highways |
| - Involvement of government bodies, local authorities, and communities | |
| - Creation of a green, resilient, and sustainable National Highway network | |
| NHAI Overview | - Established under NHAI Act, 1988 |
| - Operates under Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) | |
| - Manages National Highways Development Project (NHDP) | |
| NHDP Vision | - Upgrade, rehabilitate, and widen highways to global standards |
| - Promote economic well-being and quality of life |