Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan planted Neem, Peepal and Belpatra saplings in Smart City Park, Bhopal. Along with CM Chouhan, International Divyang swimmer of Gwalior Satyendra Singh Lohia also planted saplings. Satyendra Singh informed that he is preparing for new international competitions and has won many medals in the past.
He has swum across the English Channel, the Catlina Channel and the UK North Channel. Disability is not a hindrance in his mission. CM Chouhan congratulated Singh and extended his best wishes for making new achievements. CM Chouhan said that swimmer Singh is bringing glory to India. Full cooperation and encouragement will be extended to Singh by the Madhya Pradesh government.
Peepal is a shady tree. It purifies the environment. It has religious and Ayurvedic significance. Abounding in antibiotic elements, Neem is known as an ultimate medicine. "Bel" has an important place in worship rituals. "Bel" leaves are also called "Bilva" tree. Its various medicinal properties have been discovered through research.