King Charles III of the UK has sent a special birthday gift to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi—a Kadamb tree. This thoughtful gesture happened on September 17, as shared by the British High Commission on X (formerly Twitter). It draws inspiration from PM Modi’s popular Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiative, which encourages planting trees to honor mothers and boost environmental conservation.
In a post on X, the High Commission wrote: "His Majesty The King has been graciously pleased to send a Kadamb tree to India Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday. The gesture, inspired by PM Modi’s Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiative, reflects their shared commitment to environmental conservation." You can check the full post here: UK in India on X.
This isn’t the first tree swap between the two leaders. Back in July, during PM Modi’s visit to the UK, he gifted King Charles a Sonoma tree as part of the same green drive. The High Commission highlighted this in another X update, noting how climate action and clean energy form a key part of the UK-India partnership, as outlined in their Vision 2035 roadmap. See the post: UK in India on X.
So, what’s the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign all about? Launched by PM Modi, it invites everyone to plant a tree in their mother’s name. It’s a beautiful way to celebrate the nurturing spirit of mothers while fighting climate change. As an official Government of India statement explains, trees give life just like mothers do—they offer shelter, food, and hope for the future. By planting one, you’re creating a living tribute to your mom and helping build a greener planet.
PM Modi has often stressed the power of teamwork in saving the environment. He pointed out India’s big wins in growing forest cover over the last 10 years, and how this initiative fits perfectly with the country’s push for sustainable development.
PM Modi’s birthday has sparked warm wishes from leaders worldwide. Russian President Vladimir Putin, former US President Donald Trump, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and many others joined in sending their best regards. It’s a reminder of the strong global ties India shares, especially on issues like environmental protection and tree planting campaigns.
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