by Vijaylakshmi 
Hoteliers participate in ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaignThe Indore Hoteliers Association (IHA) and the Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI participated in the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ mega tree plantation drive which set a new world record by planting 1.1 million saplings in Indore in a single day. Led by Kailash Vijayvargiya, Minister of the Government of Madhya Pradesh, the plantation drive saw active participation from Sumit Suri, president of IHA and a large team of hoteliers. The event was graced by the Home Minister of India – Amit Shah and the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh – Mohan Yadav, contributing to Indore’s entry into the Guinness Book of World Records. Over the past week, 5.1 million saplings have been planted in Indore by a team of over 700 hoteliers.“The initiative was part of the mega tree plantation drive under the nationwide campaign ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam,’ launched by PM Narendra Modi to mark World Environment Day on June 5. Under this campaign, 1.4 billion trees will be planted across the country, with 5.5 million in Madhya Pradesh, including 5.1 million in Indore. We are thrilled to have accomplished this task, especially as we set a world record by planting 1.1 million saplings in a day!” says Sumit Suri, EC member and State Co-ordinator (Madhya Pradesh), HRAWI.“We are proud of this accomplishment but more excited about living our values. In the hospitality industry, we are entrusted as custodians of trust and guardians of the environment. It’s not just about fulfilling ethical obligations; it’s about forging a sustainable future. This successful plantation drive underscores the growing momentum behind sustainability and green investments in our industry. Alongside this, we continue to align our sustainability objectives with the Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) pledge, making daily changes to protect the environment and motivating others to adopt environmentally friendly habits,” concludes Pradeep Shetty, president, HRAWI.
Published On Jul 18, 2024 at 08:00 PM IST
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