JAMMU: Series of events under nationwide initiative ‘Puneet Sagar Abhiyan’ concluded at Padma Shri Padma Sachdev Govt. PG College for Women, Gandhi Nagar here today. It was organised by NCC Cadets of 1 J&K Girls Battalion, 1 J&K Girls Naval Unit & Bravo wing of 2 J&K Girls Battalion. The campaign which started on May 30, and concluded today, comprised of events included Cleaning Tawi, poster making, oath ceremony and plantation drives.
More than 30 cadets participated in removing plastic waste along the Tawi river bank near Vikram Chowk. In addition to cleaning, cadets also made deliberate efforts to sensitise people and to mobilise local support in preventing pollution of the river banks. Posters on the theme, ‘Save Water, Save Life’ were also made during the campaign in which cadets also took oath to save water. To commemorate World Environment Day, 50 cadets planted trees in & around their own surroundings.
Principal of the college, Prof Minu Mahajan appreciated the efforts of the cadets and emphasised on the importance of water conservation by saving water, reducing and reusing waste water and through rain water harvesting. She also lauded the efforts of Lt Dr Revika Arora, Sub Lt Dr Neelima Gupta and Ms Poonam for their commitment towards the nation and environment.