Nitesh R Pradhan

The author is a noted journalist based in Sikkim,India. He is known for highlighting issues of Sikkim and the Eastern Himalayan region on a wide range of topics including political, social, gender and environment. He is currently the Editor of The Voice of Sikkim.
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Sikkim Launches "Mero Rukh Mero Santati" Program: Planting 100 Trees for Every Child Birth

Published On: June 5, 2023 03:39 PM NPT By: Nitesh R Pradhan

SIKKIM, June 5: In a groundbreaking move to strengthen the deep-rooted connection between nature and local communities, the Indian state of Sikkim has introduced an innovative initiative called "Mero Rukh Mero Santati" (My Tree My Child). Under this government-monitored program, 100 trees will be planted for every newborn baby in Sikkim, making it one of the pioneering efforts in the Eastern Himalayas.