Mega Tree Plantation Drive Inaugurated at KSSSCI Under "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" Campaign

July 12, 2026

Inspired by the vision and commitment of the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh under the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign, and with the objective of promoting environmental conservation and a greener future, a Mega Tree Plantation Drive was inaugurated today at Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute, Lucknow.
The programme was graced by Shri Amit Ghosh, Additional Chief Secretary, Medical Health, Family Welfare and Medical Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh, as the Chief Guest. Shri Anand Tripathi, Deputy Secretary, Medical Education, attended the event as the Guest of Honour. The programme was presided over by the Director of the Institute, Prof.M.L.B. Bhatt.
The plantation drive commenced with the ceremonial planting of a sapling by Shri Amit Ghosh. Thereafter, Shri Anand Tripathi, Prof.M.L.B. Bhatt, along with other institute officials, faculty members, resident doctors, nursing staff, and employees, participated enthusiastically in the plantation drive, reaffirming their commitment to environmental conservation.
As part of this initiative, approximately 2,500 saplings of various species were planted across the institute campus. All participants also pledged to ensure the protection, nurturing, and regular maintenance of the newly planted saplings.
The Institute has set a target of planting a total of 10,000 saplings across its campus within the next one week. Through this initiative, the Institute has reaffirmed its commitment not only to creating a greener and cleaner environment but also to building a healthy and sustainable ecosystem for future generations.