JAMMU: ICICI Foundation today organized a plantation drive program where more than 200 high breed fruits and medicinal plants were planted at Govt Boys High School, Rangpur Moulanian, block R. S Pura, here. During the programme, ICICI Foundation Member Balwan Singh, host School Principal, Jashpal Langotra and school staff Mahavir Singh and Rakesh Kumar participated in the drive.
Speaking on the occasion, ICICI Foundation Member Balwan Singh briefed about importance of organic farming plantation. He said organic farming is an organic exercise completely with no chemical fertilizer/pesticides which not only protects the environment but also improve soil health and it is an urgent need to promote the organic farming practice.
He also stressed that students must be connected with sapling plantation and awareness programmes which are key factors in encouraging citizens to protect the environment by planting more and more trees to mitigate climate change & eco-friendly and sustainable production for the farming community.
He also encouraged students to plant more trees and take care of their plantations thereafter. He added that every day should be treated as Van Mahotsav and plants should be grown to keep the environment green, clean, safe, and healthy. All the guests and students have actively participated in the plantation programme.
Principal said excessive use of chemical, pesticides lead to deteriorate soil & human health, water bodies, environment and also expressed his thanks to the ICICI Foundation team. In the end, all the guests expressed thanks & appreciate the initiative taken by ICICI Foundation in the school.