Overview
- The British High Commission announced the gift on X and shared a photograph of the Kadamb sapling.
- The mission said the gesture was inspired by the prime minister’s ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative and reflects a joint commitment to environmental conservation.
- The exchange follows Modi’s July presentation of a ‘Sonoma’ tree to the King during his UK visit.
- The High Commission linked the symbolism to UK–India cooperation on climate and clean energy outlined in Vision 2035.
- Birthday greetings for Modi also arrived from world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Italy’s Giorgia Meloni.