Sri Vijaya Puram, May 09: India Tourism (Sri Vijayapuram), Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in collaboration with the Andaman Association of Tour Operators (AATO), organised a Tree Plantation Drive at Lakshmanpur Beach, Shaheed Dweep under the nationwide campaign ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from Mr. N. Velmurugan, Assistant Director, India Tourism, Mr. M. Vinod, President, AATO, Mrs. Pinky Das, Pradhan of Shaheed Dweep, along with PRI members, representatives from Makruzz, lifeguards, and visiting tourists.
Tourists were encouraged to plant saplings, reinforcing their role in preserving the island’s ecology while paying tribute to the nurturing spirit of motherhood — the core message of the campaign.
Mr. N. Velmurugan briefed the gathering about the vision behind ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’, emphasising environmental responsibility and community participation.
Mr. M. Vinod thanked India Tourism, the Panchayat, and all stakeholders for their support and reaffirmed AATO’s commitment to promoting sustainable and eco-conscious tourism in the islands.
The plantation drive concluded with a collective resolve to protect nature and foster greener, cleaner tourism destinations in the Andaman Islands.
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