Special Campaign of tree plantation and cleaning drive Launched by Ravindra Waikar, MP Loksabha and Manisha Waikar for martyrs “Ek PER SHAHEED KE NAAM”

Special Campaign of tree plantation and cleaning drive Launched by Ravindra Waikar, MP Loksabha and Manisha Waikar for martyrs “Ek PER SHAHEED KE NAAM”

New Delhi [India], June 2: In a heartfelt tribute to the brave martyrs of our nation, a massive tree plantation drive titled “Ek Per Shaheed Ke Naam” was organized on the auspicious occasion of the 300th Jayanti of Ahilyabai Holkar, one of India’s most revered women leaders.

The initiative was spearheaded by Member of Parliament Ravindra Waikar and Manisha Waikar, aligning with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign, promoting environmental responsibility and emotional connect with Mother Earth.

Over 1,000 participants came together in unity and spirit, resulting in the plantation of more than 5,000 trees across the designated area. The event not only commemorated India’s freedom fighters but also emphasized sustainable development and ecological preservation.

Distinguished dignitaries who graced the occasion included:

  • IRS Officer Sameer Wankhede, Former NCB Chief
  • Shri Nilotpal Mrinal, Vice President, Maharashtra BJP Uttar Bhartiya Morcha
  • Officials from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
  • Representatives from the Forest Department
  • Local NGOs and environmental groups

Speaking at the event, Shri Ravindra Waikar expressed gratitude to the attendees and emphasized the importance of nurturing each sapling as a living tribute to India’s heroes. He reiterated the collective responsibility of citizens in safeguarding the environment while honoring the sacrifices of our martyrs.

This initiative stands as a living example of national pride and ecological commitment — where every tree planted is a salute to a soldier, and every green leaf a symbol of enduring legacy.

The drive got support from Aarey police staff, Altaf Pevekar, Vaibhav Bharadkar, Bunty, Pooja, Pawan From Oberoi, Triveni Karnik, Dnyaneshwar Sawant, P South Ward Officer Patane, Forest Officer Mote, Aarey CEO Shipurkar, Dindoshi Traffic Sir P.I. Yadav, Manisha Waikar, Dipti Waikar-Potnis, Prajakta Waikar-Mahale, Dr.Rahul Mahale, Altman pevelar, Vaibhav bhardale, Dinesh war Sawant, Priyanka Ambolkar, Sudam Avhad, Pooja Shinde, Milind Kapade, BMC P South and K East Gardan Department Officer, Sonavane, Dhumale, Dr Potnis, de.kate, ex. Carporter Rekha Ramvanshi, Shakha Pramukh, party workers, NGO, NCC student, Oberoi splendid Pawan Sharma and his entire team.

NeoSmile Foundation Plots a Greener Future – One more Step Towards Driving Environmental Sustainability

NeoSmile Foundation Plots a Greener Future – One more Step Towards Driving Environmental Sustainability

Mumbai 5th June 2022 – With ardent advocacy for green and renewable energy, NeoSmile Foundation continued its march towards a greener and sustainable India on the eve of World Environment Day. NeoSmile Foundation embarked on a massive ‘Tree Plantation’ drive across Mumbai suburbs and its neighboring districts, receiving strong support from the city locals, farmers, children, and social volunteers. Besides the tree plantation drive in areas of Mumbai (Kandivali & Matunga), Thane district (Badlapur), NeoSmile Foundation also conducted informative and awareness sessions for the participants.

The effects of global warming are apparent for all to see. Alarming carbon emission levels, poor air quality due to pollution, and inconsiderate use of natural resources are guiding us down a path we may never recover from.

NeoSmile Foundation is aiming to change this narrative and chart a path for a greener future in Mumbai and across India. NeoSmile Foundation’s mission is to build a more humane, inclusive, equitable, and sustainable society. Spurred on by their philosophy to embrace social responsibility and the thought that positive contributions towards society as a whole will drive development and upliftment towards a greener future.

On this year’s World Environment Day, NeoSmile Foundation conducted a massive ‘Tree Plantation’ drive where more than 100 NeoSmile Foundation volunteers reached out to the corners of Matunga, Kandivali, Badlapur, areas to plant 200+ indigenous varieties of flowers, fruits, and vegetable crops across these regions.

Along with NeoSmile Foundation volunteers, more than 160 special children from the ‘Children Aid Society’ in Matunga participated in this drive to develop a ‘Butterfly Garden’ which is now adorned with beautiful flowers and fruit plants. The children and staff were also educated about global warming effects and other various horticulture techniques to keep nurturing the Butterfly Garden and contribute to developing more greener spaces around.

Local farmers joined us in the drive to cultivate vegetable and fruit crops in areas of Badlapur (Thane District). The farmers were also guided on the latest farming techniques and methods they can adopt to yield a better crop and were taught the benefits of using sustainable energies like solar and wind.

The Tree Plantation drive in Thakur village (Kandivali) was witnessed by senior government dignitaries who volunteered to plant and spread the word by emphasizing on Green Energy and the importance of curbing the global warming threat.

“Giving back to society and giving high priority to human life, well-being, safety, and compliance is our mission,” says Mr. A. L. Rathi, the Founder of NeoSmile Foundation Foundation.

“It is our belief that through empowerment and education, we can create meaningful opportunities and build a sustainable future for us and all the lives around us. Global warming is a destructive force and the effects of which will be felt by all of us in the near times. However, areas with inadequate or insufficient access to crucial resources shall witness a harder impact, and therefore our goal through NeoSmile Foundation’s green energy adoption initiative is to brighten the lives of 1 Million Rural lives by the end of 2022.”

About NeoSmile Foundation

NeoSmile Foundation Foundation CSR programs aim to create sustainable well-being for the lives around us. The guiding principle is Impact through Empowerment and the programs that we undertake aim at creating meaningful opportunities and building an equitable and sustainable future for the lives around us.