Updated On: 05 July, 2025 10:58 PM IST | Jalgaon | mid-day online correspondent
Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" initiative, its second phase, "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0," recently wrapped up successfully in Bhusawal, Jalgaon. The afforestation drive was headed by Raksha Nikhil Khadse, the Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, and was supported by Sanjay Savkare

Union Minister Raksha Nikhil Khadse actively participates in the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0" afforestation drive, planting saplings to enhance local biodiversity and combat environmental challenges in Jalgaon. Pic/X
Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign, the second phase of this significant afforestation initiative, "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0", recently concluded with great success in Bhusawal, Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, reported news agency ANI.
The event was led by Raksha Nikhil Khadse, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. She was joined by Sanjay Savkare, Minister of Textiles, Government of Maharashtra, alongside key government officials and enthusiastic community members, ensuring a truly collaborative effort.
Distinguished participants included Ayush Prasad (District Collector, Jalgaon), Sangeeta Biyani, Sachin Nandre, Ashok Kumar (District Youth Officer, Jalgaon), Bhushan Patil (District Youth Officer, Nandurbar), Sachin Panjhade (Block Development Officer, Bhusawal), Sunil Panje (Accounts and Program Assistant, Jalgaon), Sandeep More (Assistant Project Officer), Bhaiya Mahajan (Sarpanch, Chorwad), Deepak Bhole, Virendra Patil (Gram Panchayat Member), Ravi Gunjal, Mayur Mandhare, Mohan Chaudhary, Vikas Navkar, and Rahul Patil (Gram Sevak, Chorwad).