Chandigarh: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Tuesday emphasised that humans direly required safe environment and special efforts needed to conserve the same.
Launching a special campaign by planting a sapling at the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Mr. Sandhwan said that the campaign aims to plant 2000 saplings in the official area of the Vidhan Sabha. He urged everyone to plant at least one sapling, stressing the need to increase the forest area in Punjab.
Mr. Sandhwan highlighted the decrease in forest areas due to deforestation, leading to environmental pollution. He emphasized the importance of planting more saplings to maintain a healthy, pollution-free and green environment.
Mr. Sandhwan urged to social organizations, eco clubs, youth clubs as well as religious organizations to participate in this initiative for the sake of humanity. He said that it is the duty of every man to contribute in this humble.
The Speaker's initiative aims to motivate the people of Punjab to plant maximum saplings and contribute to protect the environment. Apart from others, Deputy Speaker Mr. Jai Krishan Singh Rouri, MLAs, Secretary of Vidhan Sabha and other Senior Officials & employees also participated in this plantation drive.