On the event of World Environment Day on Saturday, the command mentioned that the ecological wing of Territorial Army Battalion of Southern Command has planted over one lakh saplings in and round Pune in lower than a 12 months as a part of its afforestation initiative.
The Pune-headquartered command had launched the initiative final August with a goal of planting over 1.5 lakh saplings within the area.
In addition, 136 Territorial Army Battalion (Eco) has already planted over 50,000 seed balls out of a goal of 1 lakh in Pune to assist add to the greenery of the town and its environment.
It mentioned that the marketing campaign would contain plantation of about 100 hectares of land at varied locations, which might assist in changing them into inexperienced areas.
The areas the place these actions have already been undertaken are Bombay Engineering Group at Dighi, Military Engineering College (CME) at Khadkee, National Defense Academy (NDA) at Khadakwasla, Central Ordnance Depot at Dehu Road and Aundh Military Station. The initiative additionally contains the creation of a 2500 sq. meter water physique with a capability to retailer 12.2 lakh liters of rainwater.
The command mentioned that plantation work would proceed through the present monsoon season.
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A press assertion by the Southern Command mentioned, “As a part of the celebration of 75 years of Independence – the Amrit Mahotsav of Independence – Southern Army Commander Lt Gen JS Nain has undertaken a number of environmental safety tasks underneath ‘Vision 75 Star’. which goals to reinforce the general ecosystem.
On World Environment Day, Lt Gen JS Nain mentioned that such environment-preserving actions have grow to be a necessity and it’s the responsibility of each citizen to contribute in preserving and nurturing the setting for a safer and higher future for his or her future generations. Make a optimistic contribution. Press assertion added.
“Every year, two to three lakh saplings are planted in different cantonments of the Southern Command’s area of responsibility which are spread across 11 states. In a major afforestation initiative spread across different regions in Maharashtra, 136 TA Battalion (Ecology) has already occupied 200 hectares of land and increased its nursery capacity from the initial 40,000 saplings to over two lakhs,” the discharge added. Gone.
Environment Day Celebrations at INS Shivaji
INS Shivaji, the Navy’s Technical Training Establishment at Lonavala, carried out varied actions from June 3 to five to mark World Environment Day with the theme “Ecosystem Restoration”.
A tree plantation drive was carried out in coordination with the Forest Department and greater than 11,000 saplings of fruit and natural timber have been planted. Team Prakriti from Navy Wives Welfare Association, Station Lonavala organized a pictures and poster making competitors together with a contest for finest concepts on ecosystem restoration in addition to restoration of forests, electrical energy and water conservation.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
