People exhorted to grow more trees, plants

Our Correspondent

Hoshiarpur, June 5

World Environment Day was celebrated by participating in ‘Peepal Kranti’ movement jointly by Prithvi Welfare Society, DAV College and the Forest Department.

Mahavir Singh, conservator forest, north block, Hoshiarpur, Prof Rajeev Sharma, HoD, Medical Science the department of DAV College, Hoshiarpur and Harinder Singh, president, Prithvi Welfare Society, Punjab, spoke on the occasion.

Conservator forest, Mahavir Singh, said at present, about 7.8 per cent of land was under forest, while as per norms it should be at least 10 per cent of total land of Punjab. He appreciated the efforts of DAV College and Prithvi Welfare Society. He also assured all support by Forest Department in plantation drive. He planted a Peepal plant on this occasion.

Prof Rajeev Sharma said the UNO had given a unique message that maximum earth should have trees and plants. Every person should not only plant at least 19 trees in a year but also care for them till they grow well. Harinder Singh said every person should celebrate his special occasions.