Former minister Suresh Bhardwaj on Friday stressed that environmental conservation is a collective responsibility and urged citizens to actively participate in protecting natural resources, while addressing a plantation drive organised at Orchid School, New Shimla, on the occasion of World Environment Day
Shimla, June 5
A plantation drive was organised at Orchid School in New Shimla on World Environment Day, with participants highlighting the importance of environmental conservation, sustainable development and community participation in protecting nature.
Former minister Suresh Bhardwaj, who attended the event as the chief guest, said environmental protection should not remain confined to a single day but must become a continuous public movement. Referring to growing pollution, climate change and increasing pressure on natural resources, he said every individual has a responsibility towards safeguarding the environment.
“Protecting nature is synonymous with protecting humanity. If we preserve our natural resources today, future generations will inherit clean air, safe water and a healthier environment,” Bhardwaj said. He urged citizens to plant at least one tree and take responsibility for its care, adding that plantation drives should evolve into people’s movements rather than remain symbolic exercises.
BJP State Co-Media In-charge Sudeep Mahajan said World Environment Day serves as a reminder of society’s duties towards nature. He noted that every sapling planted today contributes to environmental balance, cleaner air and greener surroundings in the years to come. He stressed that environmental conservation must be transformed into a mass movement, with students and young people playing a pivotal role.
Students of Orchid School actively participated in the plantation drive and pledged to contribute towards environmental conservation. They were encouraged to adopt eco-friendly practices and play an active role in building a cleaner and greener future.
Among those present were Kasumpti Urban Mandal President Bharat Bhushan Thakur, Mandal General Secretary Manu Bhardwaj, Patiyog Ward Councillor Asha Sharma, New Shimla Ward Councillor Nisha Thakur, Kasumpti Social Media Convener Arvind Kumar, Uday Verma, Hitesh Thakur, Shanta Negi, Suman Pal Dutta, Om Prakash Sharma, Ajay Jaret, Ajay Gautam, Bhup Ram Verma, Damayanti Sharma, Ajay Kondal, Surya Mehta and Orchid School Principal Neelam Vij, along with local residents.
The programme concluded with participants taking a pledge to promote cleanliness, undertake plantation activities and contribute towards environmental protection.
