Introduction

Mero Rukh Mero Santati is a novel green initiative of the Sikkim State Government to strengthen the connect between parents, children and nature by planting trees to commemorate child birth. It aims to plant 108 trees for every newborn child born in Sikkim. Watching the tree grow, as the baby grows, is a symbolic way of commemorating their arrival and is good for the planet as well.

Sikkimese society has had an intimate association with nature since time immemorial. We not only revere our mountains, lakes, rivers, caves and springs, but venerate the entire landscape as sacred. This initiative aims to reinforce this age-old bond of our society with nature. It aspires to co-create an ecosystem where both the tree and the child are able to reach towards the sun, a brighter tomorrow that promises vitality, health and happiness.

To ground this initiative various departments of the Government of Sikkim will converge to facilitate seamless service to the new parents right from enrollment to planting and after care. ASHA, Anganwadi workers, gram panchayats, urban local bodies and forest staff will facilitate the onboarding of the parents.

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Launching Event News

Gangtok, Febraury 2, 2023: Mero Rukh Mero Santati, a novel green initiative of the State Government to strengthen the connect between parents, children and nature by planting trees to commemorate child birth was officially launched in a grandeur programme organized by Forest and Environment Department at Manan Kendra, Gangtok

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Objectives

To generate a sense of affinity and reverence for nature and compassion for flora and fauna in the state.

To leave a better environmental legacy for future generations.

To embrace plants as one's own child or friend.

To improve the tree cover in the state.

A step towards making Sikkim climate change resilient.

Salient Features

Convergence and coordination between various departments.

Linking of Birth Registration with the MRMS platform.

108 saplings will be provided by the Forest and Environment Department and other Departments where applicable.

Hassle free registration with Google form or forms available at the nearest GVK/BAC/Forest Range Office etc.

A dedicated WhatsApp Chatbot Number (+91 7431000333) for registration and any query/assistance.

Incentives for maintenance and survival of the planted sapling.

Avail advance increment (for State Government Employees). » See Office Memorandum dated 15.05.2023

Avail other scheme benefits. » See Office Order dated 29.05.2023

Avail benefits under Sikkim Shishu Samridhi Yojana wherein on completion of 108 tree plantation, the State Government will open a Fixed Deposit (FD) account of Rs 10,800/- in State Bank of Sikkim in the name of the child to reap financial dividends after the child attains 18 years of age.

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FORESTS AND ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT Government of Sikkim

Mero Rukh Mero Santati (MRMS) - Planting 108 trees for every newborn in Sikkim

Plant a Tree, Leave a Green Legacy

Introduction

Objectives

Salient Features