Appeals for Active Participation to Honor Martyrs and Promote a Clean, Green Environment

||Black and White Digital News ||

||August 02,2024 ||

JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, inaugurated the Swachhata Pakhwada (Jashn-e-Safai Utsav) and a plantation drive titled “Ek Ped Shaheedo Ke Naam” at Hari Singh Park and Balidaan Stambh.

The campaigns, organized by the district administration in collaboration with the Jammu Municipal Corporation and the Forest Department, witnessed participation from the Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Commissioner JMC, other senior district and sectoral officers, DFO, students, and staff from various schools.

The ‘Ek Ped Shaheedo Ke Naam’ tree-planting session saw enthusiastic involvement from school students and senior officers, including the planting of various indigenous saplings.

In his address, the Divisional Commissioner highlighted the essential role of trees in maintaining ecological balance and fostering sustainable development. He remarked on the adverse effects of modern lifestyles on the environment and stressed the urgency of taking corrective measures. “Untimely rains and high temperatures are alarming signs. In such a situation, plantation becomes crucial,” he stated.

The Divisional Commissioner appealed to everyone to actively participate in the campaigns observed from August 01-15, 2024, to honor the martyrs and contribute to a clean and green environment.

The Div Com further emphasized that these initiatives significantly contribute to increasing green cover and mitigating the impacts of climate change. He underscored the importance of community-driven efforts in achieving lasting positive changes for the environment and society.

During the launch of the cleanliness drive, the Div Com called upon participants to commit to maintaining cleanliness in their surroundings and to actively spread awareness about hygiene practices.

He articulated that the holistic approach aims to cultivate a cleaner, greener, and more conscientious community, honoring the nation’s heroes, increasing green cover, and promoting cleanliness.