Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan will participate in the 'Paryavaran Sanrakshan Sankalp' environmental conservation program at PUSA Campus in New Delhi on Sunday, July 11, 2026. The program will commence at 11:30 AM at Subrahmanyam Hall and aims to transform environmental conservation into a nationwide people's movement through active public participation.
The event will feature interaction with nearly 17,000 Vriksh Mitras (Tree Friends) from across the country, with more than 500 participants attending in person and over 16,000 joining virtually. Renowned environmentalists Anil Joshi and Anoop Hajela will participate in the program and share their perspectives on environmental conservation, sustainable management of natural resources, and the importance of people's participation in protecting the environment.
During the event, Minister Chouhan will interact with Vriksh Mitras representing different states, listen to their experiences, and hold detailed discussions on successful community-led initiatives in environmental conservation. The Vriksh Mitras have made notable contributions in tree plantation, water conservation, and ecological restoration across nearly every state in the country. The program will include a plantation drive with the participating Vriksh Mitras at the PUSA Campus to reaffirm the collective commitment towards a greener India.