**Summary:**
On World Environment Day 2025, the Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) conducted a tree plantation drive, "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam," at Central Waqf Bhawan, New Delhi. Led by Union Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju, the initiative encouraged citizens to plant trees in honour of their mothers, promoting environmental responsibility. The event also featured the announcement of the upcoming UMEED Central Portal launch on June 6, 2025, aimed at digitizing and registering Waqf properties to improve transparency and governance. Shri Rijiju also highlighted the Waqf Amendment Act 2025 and its role in strengthening the management of Waqf properties, emphasizing the government's commitment to empowering minority institutions and ecological conservation. The plantation drive saw participation from MoMA officials and staff, underscoring the Ministry's commitment to sustainable practices and community engagement.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Minority Affairs: A government ministry, also referred to as MoMA.
Union Minority Affairs Minister: The title of the minister leading the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
Shri Kiren Rijiju: The Union Minority Affairs Minister.
Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam: The theme of the special tree plantation drive organized by MoMA.
World Environment Day: An annual event observed on June 5th.
2025: Year in which the tree plantation drive and other events are taking place.
PIB Delhi: The press release source of the notification.
Central Waqf Bhawan, Saket, New Delhi: The location where the tree plantation drive was held.
Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying: A ministerial position.
Shri George Kurian: The Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar: Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs.
Central Waqf Council: An organization associated with the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
Waqf Amendment Act 2025: A law that strengthens the framework for managing Waqf properties.
UMEED Central Portal: A portal to be launched for digitizing and registering Waqf properties.
Waqf Boards: Entities that, along with State Governments, manage Waqf properties.
Bengaluru: City where a tragic incident occurred.
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Union Minority Affairs Minister, Shri Kiren Rijiju leads
Special Tree Plantation Drive – ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke
Naam’ of MoMA on World Environment Day
Posted On: 05 JUN 2025 5:04PM by PIB Delhi
To mark World Environment Day 2025, the Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) organised a special tree
plantation drive today under the theme ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ at Central Waqf Bhawan, Saket, New Delhi.
The event was led by Union Minister of Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju.He was
joined by Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri
George Kurian, and Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar, along with senior
officials of the Ministry and Central Waqf Council. The initiative aimed to encourage citizens to plant a tree
in honour of their mothers, blending emotional tribute with environmental responsibility.
In his address to the media, Shri Kiren Rijiju emphasised India’s global leadership in ecological conservation.
The Minister stated that India is making significant contributions to increasing the green cover through
plantation drives etc. We are not just committed to preserving the environment, we are actively
reclaiming and restoring ecological balance, he said .
The Minister also underlined the government’s continued efforts to empower minority institutions like the
Central Waqf Council (CWC) and ensure transparent governance. Referring to recent legislative progress, he
highlighted the Waqf Amendment Act 2025, which strengthens the legal and administrative framework for
managing Waqf properties.
“We aim to make the Central Waqf Council more robust and responsive in its service to the
community,” he added.During the interaction, Shri Rijiju announced the upcoming launch of the ‘UMEED’ Central Portal, scheduled
to go live on 6th June, 2025. The portal will facilitate the digitisation and registration of Waqf properties,
enhancing transparency, governance and utilisation.
“State Governments and Waqf Boards must actively upload and manage data to ensure that over 9 lakh
Waqf properties are utilised meaningfully, especially for the welfare of women and children,” he urged.
The Minister also took a moment to express condolences for the victims of the recent tragic incident in
Bengaluru.
The plantation drive saw active participation from all levels of the Ministry. Officials and staff members
planted saplings in the name of their mothers, reinforcing the emotional and symbolic depth of the initiative.
The drive was not just a ceremonial gesture but a meaningful action towards promoting sustainable practices
and deepening the community’s bond with nature.
The Ministry’s observance of World Environment Day through ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ highlighted its
broader commitment to environmental stewardship, inclusivity, and responsive governance.
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