Meri Maati Mera Desh
Context:
A total of over 1.7 million saplings have been successfully planted up until the present time. Moreover, in conjunction with the same campaign, the establishment of over 25 thousand Amrit Vatikas has taken place.
Relevance:
GS-02 (Government Policies and Interventions)
Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign:
- This initiative aims to celebrate the rich soil diversity of our nation by gathering soil from various regions, which will then be utilized to establish a garden along the Kartavya Path located in Delhi.
- A comprehensive schedule of activities has been outlined, spanning across different administrative levels, including panchayats, villages, blocks, urban local bodies, and state as well as national levels.
- The focal points of the five-pronged strategy involve the installation of a commemorative plaque, meticulously designed, inscribed with the names of individuals who have made supreme sacrifices.
- The execution of this plaque can be carried out through the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), utilizing local resources and materials.
- Dedicated volunteers, particularly youth, will be entrusted with the responsibility of collecting soil from every panchayat and village, which will then be consolidated at the block level.
