Administration to launch massive plantation drive in July

Ludhiana, June 26, 205:  With a view to enhancing green cover in the district, the administration is set to plant one lakh saplings in coming days under a large-scale afforestation campaign.
Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain said that the administration had chalked out a plan to plant saplings in all areas of district. He said that the people should ensure proper plantation as well as upkeep of the saplings for their requisite growth in future. 
While holding a meeting officials concerned and representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain said that the target of planting over one lakh saplings, including fruit-bearing, shade-giving, and ornamental varieties, had been assigned with a task to accomplish this well in time. He stated that the massive tree plantation drive will commence in July and noted that the forest department will provide the necessary saplings from its 14 nurseries in the district. 
Jain  emphasized that this initiative is a vital step toward increasing the district's green cover, especially in light of the concerning decline in forested areas. He added that everyone must contribute to planting more trees and ensuring their proper care, highlighting the importance of maintaining the saplings for long-term environmental benefits.

The Deputy Commissioner also pointed out that the campaign aligns with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s commitment to fostering a clean, green, and pollution-free state through tree plantation initiatives. He stressed that trees are essential as a primary source of oxygen, which is vital for human life and environmental health. 

Jain appealed to the residents of Ludhiana to take an active role in transforming the district into a clean, green, and pollution-free area. He stated that such plantation drives are critical, as diminishing green cover poses a serious threat to both the environment and public health. He noted that it is the moral duty of every individual to come forward and plant as many trees as possible to ensure a greener district, encouraging residents to participate wholeheartedly in this noble cause. He urged everyone to plant at least one tree and care for it, ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.