Bihar CM Nitish Kumar ties rakhi to tree
On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar tied a rakhi to a tree in a symbolic act aimed at raising awareness about environmental conservation. He was joined by Deputy CMs Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha during this event. The chief minister also planted a sapling at Rajdhani Vatika in Patna as part of the initiative.
Raksha Bandhan celebrated as 'Bihar Vriksh Suraksha Diwas's
In a statement, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) stated that since 2012, the state government has been observing Raksha Bandhan as 'Bihar Vriksh Suraksha Diwas.' This initiative is aimed at preserving Bihar's green cover and safeguarding the environment. "We should plant trees and save them to conserve the environment. The state government has been focusing on planting saplings under the Jal Jeevan Hariyali Mission. The government is also promoting eco-tourism in the state," it said.
