'Appeal To My Countrymen': PM Modi Urges Tree Planting to Honour Mothers In 1st 'Mann Ki Baat' After Polls

In the first edition of “Mann Ki Baat” after the Lok Sabha election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people throughout the country to plant trees in honour of mothers as a dual tribute to both motherhood and the environment.

In the 111th episode of “Mann Ki Baat,” PM Modi announced the launch of a special campaign called “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” on World Environment Day this year. He urged citizens worldwide to join this initiative, highlighting the unparalleled importance of the mother-child bond and its universal recognition.

“I appeal to all my countrymen, to the people of every country in the world, to plant a tree along with their mother or in her name,” he said during Sunday’s episode. “The campaign of planting trees in the name of mother will not only honour our mother but will also protect Mother Earth.”

This message comes as Modi resumed his monthly radio programme following its last broadcast in February before the 2024 Lok Sabha election. Earlier this week, PM Modi announced the return of the monthly radio broadcast on X, saying, “Delighted to share that after a gap of some months due to the elections, #MannKiBaat is back.”

“This month’s programme will take place on Sunday, 30th June. I call upon all of you to share your ideas and inputs for the same. Write on the MyGov Open Forum, NaMo App or record your message on 1800 11 7800,” he added.

Launched on October 3, 2014, “Mann Ki Baat” aims to engage with diverse segments of Indian society, including women, the elderly, and youth. Besides being broadcast in 22 Indian languages and 29 dialects, “Mann Ki Baat” is aired in 11 foreign languages such as French, Chinese, and Arabic, among others.

It reaches over 500 broadcast centers of All India Radio. According to news agency ANI, a study evaluating the impact of “Mann Ki Baat” revealed that it has connected with more than 1 billion people at least once.