There is a deep-rooted relation between Narmada and forest. Water oozing out from the bamboo trees of Maikal mountain has incarnated Narmada.

Rain water accumulated in the trees of Narmada River banks makes Narmada perennial. In this respect, Narmada and Forest have deep rooted connection between them. We have to understand that if there is Narmada there is life and forest. Jungles are being continuously felled. Population is increasing rapidly and Narmada Water is being increasingly utilised. Therefore, the water flow of Narmada is decreasing, which gives us life, food grains, wealth, light and life and happiness. In order to protect existence of life, we will have to maintain grandeur of Narmada.

This conclusion was derived from the deliberations held during Jan-sanvad and seminars held on social issues at Jabalpur block of Jabalpur district and villages Seonitola, Nanhakheda, lamheti Padao of block Shahpura during the ‘Namami Devi Narmade’ Seva Yatra.

Before the start of Yatra from village Ghunsuar, aarti, pooja of Narmada yatra flag was performed and 121 saplings were planted. Deliberations on inter-relationship mainly on prosperity of human beings from development of forest held during Jan-Sanvad organized at various villages.

Emphasis was laid on plantation of mango, neem, banyan, aonla and peepal saplings as per the indigenous conditions during the discussions. It is said that women can play an important role to inspire and apprise members of their families towards need of trees, sanitation, importance of shramdaan, to quit open defecation and to quit addiction. Women are the only best teachers to educate their families about the moral teachings.

A traditional welcome was accorded to the yatris on reaching Seonitola. 21 saplings were planted. Deliberations on Swachchata Abhiyan, to quit open defecation, Respect to women, Beti Bachao Abhiyan, Plantation in abundance and to make Narmada water free from pollution took place here.

Mahamandaleshwar Swami Akhileshwaranand Giri addressed the Jan-Sanvad at village Nanhakheda. Also health camps were organised at village Nanhakheda. Plantation was undertaken and group consisting 200 sadhus gave attractive presentation of Kirtans. Upyatras taken out from village Ghat Pipariya, Eintakheda, Mukunwara, Tigan and Paraswada joined the main yatra at village Seonitola.

Number of males, females, youths beside school students, aaganbadi’s children and villagers wearing colourful attires is increasing day by day in the yatra.