Indian Army organize Plantation Drive at Poonch
Poonch, 06 April, (HS): In continuation to its long drawn efforts to promote afforestation and create awareness amongst the locals regarding benefits of tree plantation, Krishna Ghati Brigade under the aegis of White Knight Corps organized an awareness campaign cum plantation programme at Gulpur, Poonch
Krishna Ghati Brigade has initiated a drive to plant “ *One Lakh Trees*” between Poonch and Mendhar with a sole purpose of preserving the environment.
This event on 06 April 21 saw participation and support being extended to the Armed Forces from the local administration, including DFO, Local Police Department, and Sarpanch of various nearby villages. Participants including school Children and local dignitaries present, not only planted fresh saplings during the event at Gulpur Helipad, but also pledged to keep the environment clean and green.
DFO Poonch appreciated the efforts of the Armed Forces and pledged his unsparing support to the security forces to achieve their Goal of planting one Lakh Trees in the region.
The event concluded with distribution of sweets to Children and Villagers. The local populace expressed their sincere gratitude to the Indian Army .