Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi extended congratulations to the people of Uttar Pradesh for achieving a historic planting milestone under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign on June 5, 2026. The Prime Minister characterized this achievement as "splendid" and stated it serves as an inspiration to every fellow countryman. He remarked that this success clearly demonstrates that people today are fully committed to environmental conservation. Modi expressed his firm conviction that such noble initiatives will prove highly beneficial in realizing a green future not only for Uttar Pradesh but for the entire nation. The announcement was made through the Prime Minister's official X (formerly Twitter) account and was released by the Press Information Bureau Delhi with release ID 2269663.