- The main tree plantation drive was conducted at Lekawada, Gandhinagar, under the aegis of Indian Coast Guard Regional Headquarters (North West)
- Simultaneously, Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 1 (Porbandar) and District Headquarters No. 15 (Okha) also organised similar plantation drives and community awareness programs
- This year’s theme on world environment day, #BeatPlasticPollution, underscores the urgency of tackling marine contamination
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Padma Shri awardee Umashankar Pandey graces World Environment Day celebrations at DGDE
NE ENVIRONMENT BUREAU
GANDHIINAGAR, NEW DELHI, JUNE 5
As the world unites on World Environment Day 2025 to champion sustainability, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) stands at the forefront of marine conservation, reinforcing its commitment to protecting India’s vast coastal heritage.
This year’s theme on world environment day, #BeatPlasticPollution, underscores the urgency of tackling marine contamination
In commemoration of World Environment Day 2025, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) undertook a series of environment-focused activities across the North West Region to reinforce its commitment to sustainability and ecological conservation.
The main tree plantation drive was conducted at Lekawada, Gandhinagar, under the aegis of Indian Coast Guard Regional Headquarters (North West). Officers, men, civilian staff, and their families actively participated in the initiative with great enthusiasm, resulting in the plantation of over 200 trees, promoting awareness on the importance of green cover and reduction in plastic usage.
Simultaneously, Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 1 (Porbandar) and District Headquarters No. 15 (Okha) also organised similar plantation drives and community awareness programs. Notably, the District Headquarters planned and conducted an elaborate campaign that included a tree plantation drive, Walkathon, Coastal Cleanup, and Community Interaction Programmes aimed at building environmental consciousness among the local population and fostering a culture of collective responsibility for coastal and marine conservation.
Across all participating units under CGRHQ(NW), more than 1000 trees were planted, with over 500 trees planted on 5th June alone, setting a benchmark for coordinated green action across the region.
The Indian Coast Guard, entrusted with maritime environmental protection, routinely undertakes proactive initiatives on land and at sea to encourage environmental stewardship. These observances and drives echo the ICG’s enduring commitment to safeguarding the marine ecosystem and nurturing sustainable coastal communities.
Padma Shri awardee Umashankar Pandey graces World Environment Day celebrations at DGDE
Noted environmental activist and Padma Shri awardee Umashankar Pandey graced the World Environment Day celebrations at the Directorate General Defence Estates (DGDE) in New Delhi on June 05, 2025. The programme commenced with a tree plantation drive in which senior officials of the Defence Estates Department, staff members, and school children participated actively. It also featured discussions on various environmental topics, exhibitions, and an awareness rally.
In his address, Umashankar Pandey termed environment protection as not just the responsibility of the government, but a collective duty of all citizens. Efforts like water conservation and tree plantation at the grassroots level are the most significant contributions towards saving the planet, he said.
The Padma Shri awardee called upon all officials to take proactive steps towards environmental protection. He emphasised the urgent need for establishing a National Water University and informed that he has already submitted a proposal to the government for the same. He also highlighted the importance of setting up water libraries and water museums across the country.
Director General Defence Estates Shri SN Gupta reiterated that environmental conservation is one of the top priorities of the Defence Estates Department. He enumerated several innovative initiatives undertaken by the department, including development of green zones, rainwater harvesting, and waste management.
Highlighting the department’s contribution to the Prime Minister’s vision of a clean and green India, Shri Gupta stated that under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiative, over 6.40 lakh trees have been planted by the Cantonment Boards. He highlighted that the Directorate was awarded Third Rank at the National Level by the Government in the Public Participation in Water Conservation Campaign, a testimony to its efforts in underground water conservation.
The programme concluded with a collective pledge to protect the environment. All senior officials of the department were present on the occasion.
