RAJOURI \REASI, Jun 6: The Indian Army organised Tree Plantation Drives on the occasion of World Environment Day at Little Angel Public School, Samote, Rajouri and Tain village, District Reasi. The initiatives reflected the Army’s continued commitment towards environmental conservation, ecological awareness and community participation.
At Little Angel Public School, Samote, Army personnel joined hands with students and teaching staff to plant saplings, with special emphasis on native species suited to the local ecosystem. The activity aimed to enhance biodiversity, improve air quality and promote a greener and healthier environment within the school campus.
At Tain village in District Reasi, the plantation drive witnessed enthusiastic participation from local villagers, youth and Panchayat members. More than 130 saplings of diverse species, including native shade-giving trees, medicinal plants and fruit-bearing trees, were planted in accordance with local soil conditions and ecological requirements.
An awareness session on environmental conservation was also conducted during the events, wherein participants were sensitised about the importance of tree plantation in combating climate change, conserving biodiversity and maintaining ecological balance. The activities encouraged the community, especially the younger generation, to actively participate in preserving and protecting natural resources.
The events concluded with a pledge by participants to nurture the planted saplings and continue contributing towards a greener, cleaner and more sustainable future. The students, teaching staff, villagers and Panchayat members expressed their gratitude to the Indian Army for organising these meaningful initiatives.