Kupwara, Mar 30 (KNO): A mega plantation drive was successfully held at Hatmulla, Kupwara, in North Kashmir’s Kamraj Forest Division.
An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the drive was carried out in compartment No. 83/M, falling under Kawari Beat Jagerpora, Block Hatmulla.
He said, “More than 5,000 saplings were planted at the designated site.”
Pertinently, the programme was organized as part of the ongoing Green Drive of the Jammu & Kashmir Forest Department, under the aegis of the nationwide initiative “Ek Ped Shaheed ke Naam” and to mark the culmination of the national “Vande Mataram” campaign.
“Despite heavy rainfall, Kamraj Forest Division turned determination into action, carrying forward the mega plantation drive with unwavering commitment and dedication. The plantation activity was conducted with remarkable enthusiasm, reflecting the strong resolve of all stakeholders towards environmental conservation and afforestation,” said an official.
“The drive witnessed active participation from various wings of the Forest Department, including the Forest Territorial staff, Social Forestry Department, Forest Protection Force, and Soil Conservation Department,” he added.
The programme also saw enthusiastic participation of locals civil society members and students from nearby schools, fostering community participation and environmental awareness among the younger generation.
The plantation drive was inaugurated by the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Kamraj Forest Division Owais Farooq Mir, in the presence of Range Officers of Kamraj Division, Assistant Directors of the Forest Protection Force, and other senior officers and field staff.
While talking to KNO the Divisional Forest Officer, Owais Farooq Mir said, “We are committed to enhancing green cover and promoting ecological sustainability, and today’s plantation of over 5,000 saplings reflects our collective resolve towards a greener future.”—(KNO)