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World Environment Day 2025: KFRI Launches “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam – 2” Campaign


Marking World Environment Day 2025, the Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) launched the second phase of its flagship campaign, “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”, reaffirming its dedication to ecological restoration and honoring motherhood through the symbolic act of tree planting.

The initiative was formally inaugurated by Dr. Kannan C.S. Warrier, Director of KFRI, who planted Seedlings on Coir Fibre Root Trainer  and flagged off a series of vegetation augmentation activities across the KFRI campus. KFRI has developed this coir fibre root trainer, which can replace plastic growbags and has also turned out to be a huge support for the tribespeople who are producing it at Parambikulam in Palakkad district. These efforts underscore the institute’s focus on sustainable greening using eco-friendly materials and fostering community participation in environmental conservation.

“Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” is a unique campaign that encourages individuals to plant trees in the name of their mothers — a tribute to the nurturing force of nature and the enduring bond between motherhood and the Earth.

The event served as a heartfelt reminder of the power of individual action and collective commitment toward building a greener, healthier future. KFRI invites everyone to take the pledge: Plant a tree in the name of the one who nurtured you first – your mother.


Published on: June 5, 2025

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