The Indore Hoteliers Association (IHA) and the Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI participated in the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ mega tree plantation drive which set a new world record by planting 1.1 million saplings in Indore in a single day. Led by Kailash Vijayvargiya, Minister of the Government of Madhya Pradesh, the plantation drive saw active participation from Sumit Suri, President of IHA and a large team of hoteliers. The event was graced by the presence of the Home Minister of India – Amit Shah and the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh – Mohan Yadav, contributing to Indore’s entry into the Guinness Book of World Records. Over the past week, 5.1 million saplings have been planted in Indore by a team of over 700 hoteliers.
“The initiative was part of the mega tree plantation drive under the nationwide campaign ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam,’ launched by Hon. PM Narendra Modi ji to mark World Environment Day on June 5. Under this campaign, 1.4 billion trees will be planted across the country, with 5.5 million in Madhya Pradesh, including 5.1 million in Indore. We are thrilled to have accomplished this task, especially as we set a world record by planting 1.1 million saplings in a day!” said Sumit Suri, EC member and State Co-ordinator (Madhya Pradesh), HRAWI.
The hospitality industry is at the forefront of initiatives for a greener and more sustainable environment in the country. HRAWI has been leading these efforts, prioritizing sustainability and raising awareness in hospitality practices.
“We are proud of this accomplishment but more excited about living our values. In the hospitality industry, we are entrusted as custodians of trust and guardians of the environment. It’s not just about fulfilling ethical obligations; it’s about forging a sustainable future. This successful plantation drive underscores the growing momentum behind sustainability and green investments in our industry. Alongside this, we continue to align our sustainability objectives with the Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) pledge, making daily changes to protect the environment and motivating others to adopt environmentally friendly habits,” concludes Pradeep Shetty, President, HRAWI.
