- World Environment Day message urges people to nurture every sapling like a family member for a greener tomorrow
- Postmaster General says trees are the Earth’s lungs and climate resilience begins with individual action and collective responsibility
- Citizens encouraged to plant at least one tree every month, embrace eco-friendly lifestyles and reduce dependence on single-use plastics
- Postal officials join hands to promote tree conservation, sustainable living and the ‘One Person, One Tree’ movement
NE ENVIRONMENT BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, JUNE 9
Environmental conservation is no longer an option but an urgent necessity, and the path to a healthier planet begins with planting and protecting trees, Postmaster General Krishna Kumar Yadav said while leading a tree plantation drive on the occasion of World Environment Day.
Calling trees the “lungs of the Earth,” Yadav urged citizens to adopt environmentally responsible lifestyles and conserve natural resources so that future generations inherit a cleaner, greener and more sustainable world.
“Trees are the lungs of the Earth; Tree Plantation is essential for Environmental Conservation,” Yadav said.
He emphasised that environmental conservation is the greatest challenge of the present era and stressed that more trees must be planted and nurtured with the same affection and care as family members. According to him, expanding green cover is one of the most effective natural solutions to combat rising global temperatures and climate change.
Yadav said nature is humanity’s shared home and protecting it is a collective responsibility.
“Nature is our shared home, and it is our collective responsibility to protect and preserve it for future generations. It is impossible to imagine human life on Earth without trees. Trees not only provide us with oxygen but also countless life-sustaining resources. This is why trees are often referred to as the ‘lungs of the Earth.’”
He observed that World Environment Day is far more than a symbolic event and has evolved into a global movement reminding humanity that the Earth is a priceless legacy entrusted to future generations.
Highlighting the 2026 focus on climate change and nature-based solutions, Yadav pointed out that rising temperatures, unpredictable weather, droughts, floods and increasing natural disasters underscore the urgency for immediate action. He said the observance seeks to create awareness and inspire global efforts towards environmental protection, biodiversity conservation, pollution control and sustainable development.
The Postmaster General also cautioned against limiting environmental responsibility to annual celebrations.
“Merely planting trees on occasions such as World Environment Day is not enough. Instead, people must remain environmentally conscious every day and strive to plant at least one sapling every month.”
He stressed that lasting environmental conservation depends on educating younger generations and nurturing a sense of responsibility towards nature. He called upon citizens to actively participate in pollution control initiatives, sustainable development programmes and tree plantation campaigns.
Yadav also urged postal officials to strengthen these efforts by embracing eco-friendly products and environmentally conscious practices in their daily lives.
He noted that environmental protection begins with simple individual choices, including reducing the use of single-use plastics, conserving water and electricity, and opting for public transport or bicycles, adding that these collective actions can make a significant contribution towards safeguarding the planet.
Senior Superintendent of Post Offices Chirag Mehta said planting trees for environmental conservation is the responsibility of every citizen.
Assistant Director Alpesh Shah reinforced the message through the slogan, “One Person, One Tree.”
Assistant Director Ritul Gandhi and Varis Vahora observed that trees sustain life itself and stressed that protecting and preserving existing trees is as important as planting new ones.
