SECL plants over 1.46 lakh saplings under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam'
On 7 October 2024, the Coal Ministry said South Eastern Coalfields Limited, the Chhattisgarh-based Coal India subsidiary, has planted 1,46,675 saplings in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign.
Summary
On 7 October 2024, the Coal Ministry said South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), the Chhattisgarh-based Coal India subsidiary, has planted 1,46,675 saplings across its operational areas in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, covering 8 districts of Chhattisgarh and 3 districts of Madhya Pradesh over more than 56 hectares. It also distributed 25,000 saplings to communities near its mining areas.
Key facts
- Announced
- 7 Oct 2024
- Company
- SECL (Coal India subsidiary, Chhattisgarh)
- Saplings planted
- 1,46,675
- Districts
- 8 in Chhattisgarh, 3 in MP
- Area
- Over 56 hectares
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Which Coal India subsidiary planted 1,46,675 saplings in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, as reported on 7 October 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — South Eastern Coalfields Limited
PIB (7 Oct 2024): South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), Chhattisgarh-based Coal India subsidiary, has planted 1,46,675 saplings across its operational areas in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.