The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, appealed to all Indians to participate in the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign
The campaign involves planting trees to contribute to a greener and more sustainable future for coming generations
The Vice President planted a sapling at Uprashtrapati Bhavan under the campaign on World Environment Day
He urged people from all walks of life to actively contribute to environmental protection
The Vice President referenced India's civilizational wisdom and the Thirukkural message: "பகுத்துண்டு பல்லுயிர் ஓம்பல்" (sharing resources judiciously and protecting all living beings)
He emphasized that sustainability and compassion towards all forms of life are fundamental duties rooted in India's cultural ethos
The event was documented on Twitter through the Vice-President of India's official account (@VPIndia)