Modi dedicates Shyamal Van in Shamlaji

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi dedicated a ‘Shyamal Van’ at Shamlaji today, kicking of the annual forest festival in the state.

Modi said, the state government has carried out projects such as ‘Mangalya Van’ in Ambaji, ‘Harihar Van’ in Somnath, ‘Tirthankar Van’ in Taranga and ‘Bhaktivan’ in Chotila.

He said, the protection of environment is rooted in Indian culture.

Modi visited Shamlaji mandir before the program. Amidst rain, the function was attended by large number of tribals from surrounding villages.