Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar Leads Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam Tree Plantation Drive At Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation; Hon’ble Minister Of State For Social Justice And Empowerment Shri B. L. Verma Joins The Drive
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Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar, accompanied by Minister of State Shri B. L. Verma, led a tree plantation drive under the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" initiative at the Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation. Organized as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign, the event saw participation from ministry officials to promote environmental conservation, clean urban spaces, and sustainability, while also marking tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri, and Babu Jagjivan Ram.