VrikshVardhan 2026: Second International Arboriculture Conference Opens in Mumbai with Grand Inaugural Ceremony
by Pranita Kurani Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to Attend Conference on March 8 Mumbai, March 7, 2026: The Second International Arboriculture Conference — VrikshVardhan 2026 — themed 'Growing Cities, Greener Canopies', was inaugurated today with a grand ceremony at Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai. Jointly organised by the Amenity Tree Care Association (ATCA) and Nanaji Deshmukh Pratishthan, the inaugural session was graced by Maharashtra Environment Minister Pankaja Munde, Cabinet Minister Ashish Shelar, Mumbai BJP President Amit Satam and Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tavde. The inauguration was set in motion with a welcome address by Aryan Pandey, CEO of Nanaji Deshmukh Pratishthan. Vaibhav Raje, Director of ATCA, presented the organisation's journey and the significance of this conference. The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks by Sanjay Pandey, Chairman of Nanaji Deshmukh Pratishthan. Following the inauguration, a significant fireside chat on 'Cities, Governance and Tree...
