<p>Panaji: Goa Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai on Tuesday launched an initiative aimed at preserving ancient trees in the coastal state to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday.</p>.<p>The "Prachi Vriksha Ayurvedic Chikitsa" initiative was launched in the presence of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and other dignitaries.</p>.<p>This initiative is a follow-up to the governor's visit to century-old trees in Goa last year.</p>.<p>Before inaugurating this initiative, the governor prayed at various places of worship on the occasion of PM Modi's birthday.</p>.<p>The governor said the protection of age-old trees is significant for the state's welfare, and trees should be protected for posterity by the community.</p>.PM set new standards of sacrifice and dedication, says Amit Shah on Modi's birthday.<p>The chief minister lauded the governor's efforts towards the care and treatment of heritage trees and urged citizens to join the cause.</p>.<p>"I am delighted to join the inauguration of this unique initiative called 'Prachin Vriksha Ayurvedic Chikitsa' to treasure and care for ancient trees on PM Modi's birthday," he said.</p>.<p>Dr P M Varier (managing trustee) of the Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala, Kerala and Devidas Varier (managing director) of Coimbatore Arya Vaidya pharmacy were also present for the launch.</p>
<p>Panaji: Goa Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai on Tuesday launched an initiative aimed at preserving ancient trees in the coastal state to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday.</p>.<p>The "Prachi Vriksha Ayurvedic Chikitsa" initiative was launched in the presence of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and other dignitaries.</p>.<p>This initiative is a follow-up to the governor's visit to century-old trees in Goa last year.</p>.<p>Before inaugurating this initiative, the governor prayed at various places of worship on the occasion of PM Modi's birthday.</p>.<p>The governor said the protection of age-old trees is significant for the state's welfare, and trees should be protected for posterity by the community.</p>.PM set new standards of sacrifice and dedication, says Amit Shah on Modi's birthday.<p>The chief minister lauded the governor's efforts towards the care and treatment of heritage trees and urged citizens to join the cause.</p>.<p>"I am delighted to join the inauguration of this unique initiative called 'Prachin Vriksha Ayurvedic Chikitsa' to treasure and care for ancient trees on PM Modi's birthday," he said.</p>.<p>Dr P M Varier (managing trustee) of the Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala, Kerala and Devidas Varier (managing director) of Coimbatore Arya Vaidya pharmacy were also present for the launch.</p>