Trees are our heritage and contribute in many ways to environment: DGP

Jammu, March 19(HS): J&K Police in collaboration with Peepal Saves People Foundation Trust launched plantation drive by planting fruit and Peepal saplings at Sunjwan Training Centre here this morning. The Director General of Police, J&K, Dilbag Singh was the chief guest on the occasion. DGP in his address congratulated ‘Peepal Saves People Foundation Trust’ for taking up the pious initiative of planting the Peepal trees and said that Jammu and Kashmir Police will provide support to the foundation as and when required. He said that trees are very important part of our lives and they not only satisfy the needs of humans but contribute in many ways to the environment. He said that the trees which were planted in campus today will provide refreshing and pleasing environment in coming times for the Jawans here. He informed that Jammu and Kashmir Police has launched plantation drives at a number of police complexes across Jammu and Kashmir. The DGP said that trees and forests are considered as an integral part of the Indian culture and planting of trees is regarded as a divine act. He said that planting trees should be adopted and encouraged to protect our environment. Recalling his childhood days, the DGP said that trees were great source of enjoyment, exercise and playing activities. The Peepal and Banyan trees are in fact embedded in our childhood memories, the DGP added.