On July 1, 2024, the Sambad Foundation Mahottari led a major project to make Jaleshwar greener. Under the theme ‘One Home, One Tree,’ they gave out and planted 500 young trees. The program aimed to teach people about the environment, add more greenery to the city, and encourage every family to plant and care for a tree at home.
Chief Guests and Dignitaries
- Ranju Kumari Mandal Khang – Minister of State for Forests and Environment, Madhesh State Government (Chief Guest)
- Shivram Gelal – Chief District Officer, Mahottari District (Special Guest)
- Upendra Neupane – Assistant Chief District Officer
- SP Binod KC – Armed Police Service
- Ravindra Yadav – Acting Mayor, Jaleshwar Municipality
- District Dialogue Foundation volunteers and Sambad Foundation Mahottari members
Key Activities
- Formal opening and welcome remarks by Chair Suman Chaudhary.
- Address and call-to-action by Chief Guest Ranju Kumari Mandal Khang, who urged every household to participate (“Plant one home, one tree and save the environment”) and led a promotional city tour across Jaleshwar Municipality.
- Distribution and on-site planting of 500 saplings in public spaces and designated community locations.
- Participation and logistical support from municipal officials, security personnel, local volunteers, and partner organizations.
Outcomes and Impact
- Immediate increase in urban green cover with 500 new saplings planted across Jaleshwar.
- Raised public awareness through high-profile participation and the chief guest’s city tour and message.
- Strengthened collaboration between Sambad Foundation Mahottari, local government, law enforcement, and civil-society volunteers.
- Mobilized community interest in household-level tree planting tied to a clear, memorable theme.
Remarks Chief Guest Ranju Kumari Mandal Khang highlighted the vital role of tree planting in environmental protection and encouraged households to adopt the “One Home, One Tree” commitment. Local officials and volunteers reaffirmed support for ongoing care and monitoring.
