Ranchi: Plantation drives and awareness campaigns marked the observance of World Environment Day (WED) on Friday across government establishments, private firms, and institutes in Ranchi and throughout the state.
State Forest Department Workshop
The state forest department organized a workshop featuring knowledge-sharing sessions, interactive discussions, and cultural performances aimed at promoting environmental conservation. Officials announced that the department plans to plant 1.5 crore saplings across the state.
Governor's Participation
Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar planted a sapling at Lok Bhawan and appealed to citizens to join plantation drives. Urging people to be sensitive towards nature, Gangwar said, “Environmental conservation should not be limited to a single day but should take the form of a mass movement, for which every individual should make an active contribution at their own level.”
Ranchi Municipal Corporation Initiatives
The Ranchi Municipal Corporation conducted a plantation drive at Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium. Street plays and a flute session were held to spread awareness among the public.
Central Mine Planning and Designing Institute
At the Central Mine Planning and Designing Institute in Kanke, chairman-cum-managing director Chaudhari Shivraj Singh administered a pledge to employees of the public sector unit and led a plantation drive.
Jharkhand Jaguar Premises
A plantation drive was also held at the Jharkhand Jaguar premises in Tendergram. IG Anoop Birthare stated, “Lakhs of saplings have been planted over 18 years on the premises, due to which the campus has become greener. Groundwater level also increased.”
