Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav lays Foundation Stone of ‘Namo Van’ at Manesar, to mark Wildlife Week 2025

Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav lays Foundation Stone of ‘Namo Van’ at Manesar, to mark Wildlife Week 2025

As part of the ongoing celebrations of Wildlife Week 2025 (October 2–8), Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, along with Haryana Cabinet Minister Shri Rao Narbir Singh, laid the foundation stone of ‘Namo Van’ at Manesar today. The occasion was also marked by a plantation drive under the campaign ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’.

The event witnessed active participation from various sections of society. Individuals who have contributed significantly to the cause of forest and wildlife conservation – including school students, forest department staff, journalists, social workers and other stakeholders – were felicitated for their efforts.

In a post on social media platform ‘X’, Shri Yadav emphasized the importance of conserving India’s biodiversity and highlighted that Wildlife Week aims to spread awareness about the protection and preservation of the country’s flora and fauna, reaching every citizen across the nation.

आज हरियाणा के मानेसर में #WildlifeWeek2025 समारोह कार्यक्रम में हरियाणा सरकार में मंत्री श्री राव नरबीर सिंह के साथ नमो वन का शिलान्यास एक पेड़ मां के नाम अभियान के अंतर्गत पौधरोपण के साथ किया।

कार्यक्रम में विभिन्न क्षेत्रों में वन एवं वन्य जीवों की सुरक्षा के लिए काम करने वाले… pic.twitter.com/xhXDjCrpUK

Wildlife Week is observed every year from October 2 to 8 to raise mass awareness about the importance of wildlife conservation and ecological balance. This year’s celebrations are being organized under the theme of Sewa Parv, aligning with the broader spirit of service and responsibility towards nature.