- In Gujarat, it plants 7,500 saplings in Ahmedabad, Jamnagar, Bhuj, Surendranagar and Gandhinagar
NE NEWS SERVICE
AHMEDABAD, JAN 14
The Indian Army’s Southern Command on Saturday planted 75,000 saplings across its entire area of responsibility covering 11 States to commemorate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and Army Day 2023.
The plantation drive which was conducted to celebrate Army Day Parade 2023 coming to Bengaluru for the first time ever in history was not only done in Army Cantonments but many civil areas were also covered in coordination with various government agencies, schools, Territorial Army battalions and Forest departments. The saplings chosen to plant were a mix of fruit bearing trees, shady trees, medicinal plants and many other varieties.
In line with Indian Army’s Commitment towards environment protection, 7,500 saplings were planted in Gujarat. This drive was conducted with assistance from Civil Administration at Ahmedabad, Jamnagar, Bhuj, Surendranagar and Gandhinagar. The opportunity was utilised to spread awareness amongst populace towards environment protection with special emphasis to Children. Special awareness campaign were conducted in all schools located in vicinity of various Army cantonments and Stations.
Nothing stopped the invigorating energy of our cadets. They stepped out to celebrate lohri with Josh that was tough to contain. @PIB_India @PMOIndia @SpokespersonMoD #belimitless pic.twitter.com/ncEuujG20H
— National Cadet Corps (@HQ_DG_NCC) January 14, 2023
The initiative was conducted not only to create greener belts across the cities, towns and the villages of Southern Command area of responsibility, but also to create awareness amongst the youth to conserve nature and spread the message of maintaining the environmental balance. The drive witnessed enthusiastic participation with people from all spheres of life coming out and contributing towards a better future.
Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, #CAS PVSM AVSM VM ADC visited the NCC Republic Day Camp 2023. #RDC23 pic.twitter.com/U4fOysWJ74
— National Cadet Corps (@HQ_DG_NCC) January 14, 2023