On September 17, 2025, Odisha marked Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday with an unprecedented environmental milestone, planting a record-breaking 1,49,11,339 trees across the state.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi had envisioned planting 75 lakh trees as a tribute to the Prime Minister, but the people of Odisha exceeded expectations, nearly doubling the target by 5 PM. This massive plantation drive, conducted at 71,924 locations, showcased the state’s enthusiasm and commitment to environmental conservation.
ଯଶସ୍ଵୀ ପ୍ରଧାନମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ଶ୍ରୀ ନରେନ୍ଦ୍ର ମୋଦୀଜୀଙ୍କ ୭୫ ତମ ଜନ୍ମଦିନରେ ‘ଏକ୍ ପେଡ୍ ମା କେ ନାମ୍’ ବା ‘ମା ପାଇଁ ଗଛଟିଏ’ ଅଭିଯାନରେ ଆଜି ଗୋଟିଏ ଦିନରେ ୭୫ ଲକ୍ଷ ଚାରାରୋପଣ ଆମର ଲକ୍ଷ୍ୟ ଥିବା ସମୟରେ ଆପଣମାନଙ୍କ ଦୃଢ଼ ଇଚ୍ଛାଶକ୍ତି ଯୋଗୁଁ ଓଡ଼ିଶାରେ ୧ କୋଟିରୁ ଅଧିକ ଚାରାରୋପଣ ସଫଳ ଭାବେ ସମ୍ପନ୍ନ ହୋଇଛି । ଏହି ଉଦ୍ୟମକୁ ଅଭୂତପୂର୍ବ… pic.twitter.com/WLr5x4fliS
— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) September 17, 2025
Sundargarh district led the effort, planting 14,21,618 trees, followed by Koraput with 11,01,624 and Keonjhar with 10,42,927. The initiative, which began at sunrise and continued until sunset, saw the 75-lakh target achieved by 1:33 PM, reflecting the overwhelming participation of Odisha’s residents.
The Chief Minister expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people, stating that their love for PM Modi and dedication to the cause left him deeply moved. He also commended the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Department, along with other involved departments, for the program’s success.
The plantation drive not only honoured PM Modi but also reinforced Odisha’s commitment to a greener future, aligning with national environmental goals.
