UDHAMPUR : Indian Army in coordination with the Forests Department conducted a ‘Afforestation Drive’ at village Chandsi, Manpur & Gujar Mohra in Rajouri district. Villagers and students were present on the occasion and participated with great exuberance.
More than 1400 saplings including fruit bearing trees were planted along the foothills of the Pir Panjal ranges and other areas which have seen large scale deforestation. Fruit-bearing sapling, which require maintenance by way of frequent watering, were planted in the premises of schools and village perimeter. The effort is part of a drive by the Army to increase the ‘Green Cover’ in the region and persuade people to put an end to deforestation.
As part of the ‘World Environment Day’ celebration this Tree Plantation Drive was organised to spread the awareness of afforestation and the importance of conservation of nature. The event was attended by dignitaries of Forest Department and Army besides a huge gathering of locals and students who volunteered to assist in the drive.
The Sarpanch of village Chandsi as well as Gujar Mohra, expressed his gratitude towards the Army for the ‘Afforestation Drive’ and said such efforts will make the future better for the children of the region and increase the green cover.