UDHAMPUR: The “Paryavaran Mela : Go Green”, initiated by the Army in coordination with the civil administration concluded today amidst a huge gathering of youth and the locals at Government Higher Secondary School, Kandi. 1300 students from various schools and colleges of Kandi, Kotranka, Samote, Budhal and adjoining areas shared the effort of the Army in preservation of the flora and fauna by planting more than 2000 saplings of ornamental and various varieties of fruits during the event. The event also witnessed enthusiastic participation by the youth in various sports and personality development competitions which were held to raise consciousness on the importance of saving the environment from further deterioration.
Speaking on the occasion, the General Officer Commanding, Uniform Force laid emphasis on the synergy between the Army, civil administration and the Department of Forests & Environment in maintaining the flora and fauna of the region. He also complimented the locals in making a whole hearted effort in making the event a grand success. The event was graced by the presence of a large number of guests from the Army and civil administration including Mr Shabir Ahmed Bhat, District Collector, Rajouri, Mr Islah Mohamed, Zonal Education Officer, Kotranka, Mr Rajeshwar Singh Senior Superintendent of Police, Rajouri, Mr Altaf Hussein, Chief Education Officer, Rajouri, Mr Anoop Kumar Soni, District Forest Officer, Rajouri and Sarpanches from the Villages of Kandi, Kotranka, Hubi and Samote.