Shadow Correspondent
Jammu, July 13:
Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), in collaboration with the Urban Forest Division, Jammu, today organized a mega plantation drive under the ‘Green Jammu, Clean Jammu’ initiative. More than 2,000 saplings were planted in the green space developed along the Sunjwan–Chowadi Road. The plantation drive was inaugurated by JMC Commissioner Dr. Devansh Yadav and was carried out under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). The initiative aims to improve air quality, enhance urban biodiversity, and develop vibrant green zones that contribute to a healthier and cleaner urban environment.
As part of the drive, a three-layer plantation was undertaken on previously unpaved land alongside newly constructed footpaths, transforming the stretch into a sustainable green corridor. The initiative is expected to significantly improve the area’s ecological balance while providing an attractive public space for residents.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from people belonging to all sections of society, including Mahant Shri Rameshwar Dass Ji of Shri Ram Mandir, members of the Chamber of Commerce, officials of the Jammu Municipal Corporation and the Urban Forest Division, local residents, senior citizens, volunteers, and Swachhata Champions. A pledge-taking ceremony was also organized, during which participants reaffirmed their commitment to environmental conservation and maintaining cleanliness in the city.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Devansh Yadav announced that nearly 50,000 trees would be planted across Jammu during the current monsoon season. He appealed to citizens to actively participate in protecting and nurturing the newly planted saplings, emphasizing that public participation is essential for the success of the campaign. The Commissioner further stated that similar green corridors, walkways, and landscaped public spaces would be developed across the city to provide residents with cleaner, greener, and more pleasant spaces for walking and recreation. He also highlighted the innovative tree adoption initiative, under which citizens can adopt saplings through QR codes and take responsibility for their care. Dr. Yadav informed that two to three mega plantation drives would be organized every week to achieve the target of planting over 50,000 trees during the monsoon season.
Among those present on the occasion were Joint Commissioner (Health & Sanitation) Abdul Sattar, Divisional Forest Officer (Jammu) Ashwani Sharma, Health Officer Dr. Shahid Hussain, AFO, Jmc Dr. Rabia Khan, VAS, Dr. Priyanka Malhotra, Executive engineer, Yasir Bashir Kitchloo, Mahant .
