On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Bihar's Rural Development Minister Shrawan Kumar tied a Raksha Sutra to a mahogany sapling at Kargil Park in Bihar Sharif, Nalanda district, conveying a message of environmental protection. He appealed to all citizens to come forward for the creation of a green Bihar and to protect the environment. The minister stated that just as a sister wishes for her brother's protection, everyone should pledge to protect trees and plants, calling it the true spirit of Raksha Bandhan. He emphasized that the environment is life, and a single tree is akin to a life, providing oxygen, shade, and fruits. He vowed that he and his family would care for the sapling until it grows into a large tree.

Minister Shrawan Kumar shared statistics on environmental improvement in the state, noting that when Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took charge, Bihar's green cover was only 7%, which has now increased to 19% due to continuous efforts. He added that the current goal is to reach the national average of 33%, which requires significant public participation. He also stressed the importance of making society plastic-free, drug-free, and 'tree-filled'. The minister urged people to plant at least one sapling on special occasions like their own birthdays or those of their parents and children, and to take responsibility for its conservation to protect future generations from the adverse effects of climate change. JDU State Secretary Gulrez Ansari, Block President Dhananjay Prasad Kushwaha, forest department officials, and local social workers were present at the event.