On November 7, 2025, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) commemorated the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram' with a patriotic rendition, plantation drive and exhibition. The occasion was marked in the presence of senior officials and staff members. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi joined the event virtually, highlighting the historical significance and enduring legacy of ‘Vande Mataram'. To commemorate the occasion, the Ministry organised a tree plantation drive and a thematic exhibition. The exhibition showcased the journey, cultural impact and patriotic significance of the National Song. The release ID is 2187589 and the visitor counter is 120.
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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC): The central ministry that participated in and organised the event commemorating 'Vande Mataram'.
Vande Mataram: The Indian National Song whose 150th anniversary was commemorated through the event involving patriotic rendition, a plantation drive, and an exhibition.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
MoEFCC Commemorate 150 Years of ‘Vande
Mataram’ with Patriotic Rendition, Plantation
Drive and Exhibition
Posted On: 07 NOV 2025 8:37PM by PIB Delhi
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) today participated in a
soulful collective rendition of ‘Vande Mataram’. The occasion marked the 150th anniversary of the
iconic National Song that has inspired India’s spirit of unity, courage and devotion to the Motherland.
The event was held in the presence of senior officials and staff members, who also joined the live
address by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. In his address, the Prime Minister highlighted the
historic significance and enduring legacy of ‘Vande Mataram’, as a symbol of India’s collective
identity, national pride and timeless cultural heritage.MoEF&CC
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Officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and
Climate Change joined in the soulful rendition of Vande
Mataram, commemorating 150 glorious years of the song
that awakened Indiaʼs spirit of unity and freedom.
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To commemorate the occasion, the Ministry organised a tree plantation drive and a thematic
exhibition. The plantation activity reflected the essence of ‘Vande Mataram’. The exhibition
showcased the journey, cultural impact and patriotic significance of the National Song, reaffirming its
role in the Indian freedom movement and its continuing relevance in contemporary India.
The Ministry reiterated its commitment to advancing environmental conservation and national unity
through meaningful citizen engagement and initiatives rooted in the ethos of respect and care for
India’s natural heritage.
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