SAPLINGS PLANTED IN GH 6 AND 7, PU
National Tele24 News
Vinay Kumar Sharma
Chandigarh
A Tree Plantation drive on the ongoing Vishav Harela Mahotsav
was organised in Women Hostels No. 6 (Mother Teresa Hall) and 7 (Babe Nanki
Hall) in their premises in the continuation of tree plantation drive in the
hostels of Panjab University, Chandigarh for this year under the guidance of
Prof Raj Kumar, VC, Panjab University. Students and guests planted the medicinal and
fruit saplings like Parijat, Amaltas, Jamun, Guava, Amla, Locaat, Bel patra,
Chandani and Hibiscus. Renowned academicians Sh. H.R. Gandhar, Vice
President, DAV College Managing Committee, Prof. K.S. Arya, Rtd. Principal, DAV
College, Chandigarh, Prof. Naval Kishore, Former DSW & DCDC, Panjab
University, Prof. Meenakshi Malhotra, Former DSW (W) and DUI, Panjab
University graced the occassion. Dr. Meena Sharma, Dean Student
Welfare (W) welcomed the guests and introduced the renowned personalities. Dr. Gandhar said that
tree plantation is a noble cause during this pandemic period. He further said
that University is a hub to make people aware about the planting of trees.
Prof. Arya said that we came to know the importance of oxygen during the second
wave of the pandemic. The guest talked about the importance of trees in our
life. As they provide us food, shelter, oxygen and life saving commodities so
it is important to plant trees. Everyone should plant trees at every occasion
of their life. Planting a tree is as enjoyable as raising a child. Prof. Meenakshi
Malhotra said that the industry is creating lots of pollution today. We can give
a clean and green environment to the coming generations by planting trees only. Renowned Social worker
and member Ankur School Management committee Mrs. Sweety recited a poem on the
feelings of river Ganga as it is getting polluted by the people. Dr. S.K.
Tomar, Dean Student Welfare, Dr. Ashok Kumar, Associate DSW and along with
all the wardens , also planted the saplings. All the guests were honored by giving the
plants. Dr. Manisha Sharma, Warden of GH-6, thanked all the speakers. She appreciated
the efforts of hostel staff for making this occasion successful.
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