Synergetic Green Warriors Foundation Takes “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” National: Emotional Environmentalism Meets Scientific Innovation

The Synergetic Green Warriors Foundation has launched a powerful nationwide environmental movement titled “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”, transforming tree plantation into a deeply emotional and community-rooted act. The initiative has rapidly gained momentum across the country, encouraging citizens to dedicate trees to their mothers — turning every sapling into a living tribute of gratitude, love, and ecological responsibility.
A series of highly impactful plantation drives were recently conducted across various locations in Jammu, including Janipur Green Belt Park and Badyalachak, drawing enthusiastic participation from local residents, volunteers, and environmental leaders. At the Janipur site, the plantation was spearheaded by Ms. Manu Kotwal, Director / HOD , Women and Family Support Cases, in collaboration with committed volunteers Ms. Radhu and Ms. Rajni. The event witnessed active involvement from morning and evening walkers, families, and students.
In her address, Ms. Kotwal highlighted the significance of nurturing both the environment and human values: “This campaign is about more than trees; it is about gratitude. Every sapling planted in a mother’s name becomes a symbol of devotion, sacrifice, and nurturing — values that define both motherhood and nature.”
At Janipur, the plantation featured culturally and ecologically significant species such as Rudraksh (Elaeocarpus ganitrus) and Parijaat / Harsingar (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis). These plants were chosen not only for their medicinal and spiritual value but also for their capacity to enhance biodiversity and purify the air.
Simultaneously, a parallel drive was conducted at Badyalachak, coordinated by environmental advocate Mr. Goldy Salgotra, where a variety of fruit-bearing trees including Mango (Mangifera indica), Guava (Psidium guajava), Indian Gooseberry or Amla (Phyllanthus emblica), and Summer apple (Malus domestica) were planted. These species were selected to offer long-term ecological and nutritional benefits to the community. The plantation drives were presided over by Dr. Sonia Verma, Director/CEO of the Foundation, and Ms. Reeta Verma, National President, whose leadership has been instrumental in scaling the initiative across districts and now across the country.
Dr. Rakesh Verma, Director/HOD R&D, also addressed the gatherings at both locations. In his remarks, he emphasized the personal connection between people and the environment:
“A tree planted in your mother’s name is not just a tree — it is a living monument, a green diary of love, a legacy that speaks to the soul and the soil.”
A groundbreaking dimension of this campaign lies in its scientific innovation, especially in the area of plant research and development. The Foundation’s R&D Division, headed by Dr. Rakesh Verma, has played a pioneering role in bringing innovation to plantation efforts. One of the most significant achievements is the successful development and propagation of the “Summer Apple” (Malus domestica) — a breakthrough variety suitable for mid-altitude warm regions such as Dehradun, Jammu, and parts of Himachal. The Summer Apple, which can be cultivated outside traditional apple zones, is the product of 23 years of meticulous research and cross-regional trialing by the Foundation’s scientists.
In Dehradun, the Summer Apple plantation was launched under the coordination of Mr. Gulab Singh Bhist, making it the flagship innovation of the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign at the national level. The saplings were distributed to farmers and households with the goal of promoting climate-resilient, commercially viable, and nutritionally rich horticulture across non-traditional zones.
Another remarkable scientific milestone by the Foundation is the vegetative propagation of the endangered and endemic tree species “Raaj Harar”, which naturally grows only at remote pocket of the Mathwar region in Jammu. This rare tree, known for its medicinal and ecological significance, was considered nearly impossible to multiply due to the absence of a stable propagation method. Under Dr. Verma’s leadership, a 17-year-long research journey resulted in the successful standardization of vegetative propagation protocols, enabling the conservation and multiplication of this rare species for the first time in documented history.
Alongside Jammu and Dehradun, the campaign has also expanded to Delhi and Chandigarh, taking on a national character. In Delhi, under the dynamic coordination of Ms. Kanika Revoo, plantations were held in urban parks, schools, and residential green spaces with a focus on native and pollution-resistant species such as Neem (Azadirachta indica), Ashoka (Saraca asoca), and Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spectabilis). In Chandigarh, led by Mr. Sarbjeet Singh, residents and college students came together to plant Peepal (Ficus religiosa), Banyan (Ficus benghalensis), and Indian Laburnum or Amaltas (Cassia fistula) — trees known for their ecosystem services and spiritual heritage.
With each plantation drive, the Foundation is not just sowing seeds in the ground, but also cultivating eco-consciousness, emotional depth, and scientific advancement. The vision behind the campaign is to build a “Green Emotional Landscape” across India — where every tree carries a story, every sapling carries a soul.
Dr. Sonia Verma, in her concluding remarks, reaffirmed the Foundation’s long-term goal:
“This campaign blends science, emotion, and sustainability. It is our gift to the planet and our mothers — nurturing lives with leaves.”
The Synergetic Green Warriors Foundation invites individuals, institutions, NGOs, educational bodies, and government departments to join this noble initiative and turn tree plantation into a national culture of remembrance and regeneration.