JAMMU: Department of Social forestry in collaboration with District Legal Services Authority Jammu today organized a plantation drive under Van Mahotsav, Green J&K drive, here at Ambran inAkhnoor. The event was attended by Sarpanchs, Panchs and progressive farmers, students and teachers of Army Public School Akhnoor, besides senior officers of forest and allied wings of the department.
Director Social Forestry, Neelu Geera, Regional Director Social Forestry Department Dr Kumar MK, Principal APS Akhnoor KCS Mehta, Secretary Legal Services Authority Naushad Khan, Conservators and DFOs were present on the occasion. On the occasion, the participants planted over 1000 saplings. After the plantation drive, an interactive session was held facilitating exchange of ideas and sharing of concerns between PRI representatives and department officers.
The speakers highlighted the role of plantation in restoring the ecosystem, reversing the adverse effects of global warming, preventing landslides in hilly areas and flooding, conservation of water resources and replenishing the ground water besides other benefits. Stress was laid on the role of PRIs and importance of their involvement and active participation in this endeavor to restore green cover in the state.