The High Commission of India in Nairobi, in association with Drylake Ngelesa Conservancy, Amboseli, launched a major tree plantation campaign on the occasion of World Environment Day 2026 under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam (Plant For Mother)” initiative of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi.
Under the campaign, over 500,000 indigenous trees will be planted across the greater Amboseli ecosystem by Dry-lake Ngelesa Conservancy over the next five years, contributing to ecosystem restoration, biodiversity conservation and enhancement of community livelihoods in one of Kenya’s most important wildlife landscapes.
Speaking at the launch, High Commissioner of India to Kenya, H.E. Dr Adarsh Swaika, highlighted the significance of the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on World Environment Day 2024. The initiative encourages individuals to plant a tree in honour of their mothers while promoting environmental stewardship and collective responsibility towards future generations.
This also dovetails with Government of Kenya’s goal of planting 15 billion trees by 2032.
Over half-million indigenous trees will be planted in the greater Amboseli ecosystem over the next 5 years under this campaign.
High Commissioner was joined by Indian conservationists and wildlife photographers Shri Dileep Anthikad and Ms. Remya Warrier of Ngelese conservancy, PBSA awardee Dr. Prakash Heda, local conservation and county officials and members of Maasai community.
