Shivraj Singh Chouhan will celebrate his 5-year tenure as union minister on Thursday.

New Delhi, February 18, 2026: To commemorate the completion of five years of Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s unique daily tree-planting pledge, a special program will be organized on February 19 at AP Shinde Hall, Pusa, New Delhi.

The event marks the green journey that began on February 19, 2021, when Chouhan planted Rudraksh and Sal saplings at Amarkantak on the occasion of Narmada Jayanti, pledging to plant at least one tree every day—a commitment he has followed consistently ever since.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s program highlights:

The February 19 event will begin with a symbolic tree-planting ceremony in which five saplings will be planted, reflecting the continuity of the pledge and commitment towards a greener future.

This will be followed by the formal launch of the program, including a special video presentation and an introductory session highlighting “Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s 5 years of tree-planting.”

In his keynote address, Shivraj Singh Chouhan will reflect on his five-year-long daily tree-planting journey, sharing experiences, public participation, and the future roadmap.

He is expected to underline his vision of transforming environmental protection into a mass movement driven by citizen participation.

Eminent speakers:

Several distinguished personalities will also address the gathering, offering perspectives from spiritual, judicial, social, and environmental dimensions.

These include Chinmay Pandya of the Akhil Vishwa Gayatri Parivar; Prakash Srivastava, Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal; noted environmentalist Anil Joshi; Spiritual leader Sadhvi Ritambara; senior journalist Ashutosh Jha; and M. L. Jat, Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.

Organizers said the program aims to send a strong message of environmental responsibility and green resolve for future generations.

Background: the daily tree-planting resolves:

While environmental pledges are often made, sustained commitment is rare. Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s daily tree-planting vow has emerged as a notable example of consistency in public life.

During his tenure as Chief Minister, he resolved to move beyond speeches and embed environmental action into daily practice.

The initiative has inspired citizens to view tree-planting as a natural part of daily life. Its roots can be traced to the Narmada Seva Yatra in 2017, during which over 60 million saplings were planted across Madhya Pradesh, turning river conservation, afforestation, and climate awareness into a mass movement.

Subsequently, the Ankur Abhiyan was launched, encouraging citizens to plant saplings, upload photos on a dedicated portal, and pledge to nurture them.

 Nearly 10 million saplings were planted under the campaign, with participation from diverse sections of society.

Over time, the initiative expanded beyond Madhya Pradesh to gain national and international participation.

By linking tree-planting with personal milestones such as birthdays, anniversaries, and memorial days, Chouhan fostered a unique tradition that transformed an individual pledge into a broad-based public movement for environmental stewardship.

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