Delhi BJP plants trees across all 256 mandals on World Environment Day
Synopsis
On World Environment Day, Delhi BJP mobilised party workers and elected representatives across all 256 mandals for simultaneous plantation drives under PM Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign — from Nehru Park to the Red Fort, with senior leaders, MPs, and municipal officials all planting saplings in a coordinated city-wide push.
Key Takeaways
Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra led plantation drives across all 256 mandals on 5 June , World Environment Day.
Drives were held under PM Narendra Modi 's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign.
BJP National President Nitin Navin planted a tree at Nehru Park, Chanakyapuri , in an NDMC-organised event.
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav and Delhi CM Rekha Gupta participated in a separate drive at Maidan Garhi .
Senior leaders including Swati Maliwal , Praveen Khandelwal , Virendra Sachdeva , and Satish Upadhyay planted trees at multiple locations across the city.
Species planted included China Doll , Amaltas , Ficus Panda , Peepal , Neem , Ashoka , and mango trees.
Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra on Friday, 5 June led party workers in organising plantation drives simultaneously across all 256 mandals in the capital, responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to participate in the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign on World Environment Day. Malhotra personally planted a China Doll sapling at a DDA Park in Saini Enclave, East Delhi, in the presence of Shahdara District President Deepak Gaba, and addressed an assembly of party workers.
Key Developments Across Delhi
BJP National President Nitin Navin planted a tree at Nehru Park, Chanakyapuri, in a programme organised by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC). The event was attended by Member of Parliament Bansuri Swaraj, Delhi Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh, NDMC Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal, NDMC Members Dinesh Pratap Singh and Sarita Tomar, and National Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari, among others.
At a separate government-organised Environment Day event in Maidan Garhi, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and South Delhi MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri participated in another plantation drive, underscoring the cross-departmental scale of the initiative.
Party Leaders Plant Trees Across Constituencies
Former Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva planted mango trees at a park in Mayur Vihar Phase-I alongside Mayur Vihar District President Vijendra Dhama. State General Secretary and MP Yogender Chandolia planted an Amaltas tree at the District Park in Rohini Sector-14.
Chandni Chowk MP Praveen Khandelwal and BJP Co-Office Secretary Amit Gupta planted mango trees at Shastri Park on Asaf Ali Road. Former Delhi BJP president and Delhi Jal Board Vice Chairman Satish Upadhyay planted Ashoka and Neem saplings at five locations, including Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya Park in Malviya Nagar.
Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal planted Ficus Panda saplings at Deshbandhu Park near Ajmeri Gate alongside local BJP workers. Delhi BJP General Secretary Vishnu Mittal and Municipal Councillor Suman Kumar Gupta planted Peepal trees — noted for their high oxygen output — near the Red Fort Police Post.
About the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' Campaign
The 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' (One Tree in Mother's Name) initiative was launched by Prime Minister Modi as a nationwide call to action on environmental conservation, urging citizens and public figures alike to plant and nurture trees as a tribute to their mothers. This is the campaign's second consecutive year of large-scale mobilisation, with the BJP using its organisational network to drive participation at the grassroots level across all 256 mandals in Delhi.
What This Signals
The coordinated, city-wide scale of Friday's drive — spanning parks, residential colonies, and heritage precincts from Rohini to Ajmeri Gate — reflects the BJP's effort to translate a national environmental message into visible, ward-level action ahead of civic cycles. Notably, the participation of both elected representatives and municipal functionaries signals institutional buy-in beyond symbolic optics. Whether the saplings planted survive and are tracked for growth remains the longer-term test of impact.
Point of View
But the critical question is whether any mechanism exists to track sapling survival rates. India's urban tree-planting drives have a documented history of poor follow-through; without accountability for nurturing, the numbers planted on a given day say little about the green cover gained. The campaign's framing — a tribute to mothers — is politically resonant, but the ecological dividend depends entirely on what happens after the cameras leave.
NationPress
22 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign?
'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' (One Tree in Mother's Name) is a nationwide environmental campaign launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging citizens to plant and nurture a tree as a tribute to their mothers. The campaign is observed prominently on World Environment Day each year.
How many mandals did the Delhi BJP plantation drive cover?
The Delhi BJP plantation drive on 5 June covered all 256 mandals across the capital, making it a city-wide mobilisation under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign.
Which senior leaders participated in Delhi's World Environment Day plantation drives?
Among those who participated were Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra, BJP National President Nitin Navin, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal, and MPs Praveen Khandelwal and Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, at various locations across Delhi.
Where did Harsh Malhotra plant a sapling on World Environment Day?
Harsh Malhotra planted a China Doll sapling at a DDA Park in Saini Enclave, East Delhi, in the presence of Shahdara District President Deepak Gaba, where he also addressed a gathering of party workers.
What types of trees were planted during the Delhi BJP drive?
Leaders planted a variety of species including China Doll, Amaltas, Ficus Panda, Peepal, Neem, Ashoka, and mango trees at parks and public spaces across Delhi, from Rohini to Ajmeri Gate.
