Chief Minister Shivraj Singh planted Neem, Peepal and Moulshree saplings in the Smart City Garden along with the members of "We Care Social Welfare Society Bhopal" and two-year-old boy Grant Mishra.
Society members Atib Zubair, Kashish, Mohd. Areeb Khan, Ankita Shrivastava, Harsh Singh and Neelendra were present during the plantation. Along with them, Krutika Mishra, Anshul Mishra, Asha Mishra, Supriya Mishra also planted saplings.
The Peepal planted today is considered a tree that purifies the environment. It also has religious and Ayurvedic significance. Moulshree is a medicinal tree, it has been used in Ayurveda for centuries. Neem abounding in antibiotic elements is known for its medicinal qualities.