Viksit Bharat@2047: GDC Vijaypur organises Plantation Drive

SAMBA, December 22: As a part of the series of program being organized under “Viksit Bharat@2047” the NSS Unit (KHIDMAT) and Eco Club (GREEN WARRIORS) of Government Degree College Vijaypur today organized a plantation drive on the college campus.

 Students planted saplings of different species of indigenous trees to spread out greenery on the college campus to make it pollution free. NSS volunteers and other college students participated in the drive with great enthusiasm, fervor and zeal. 

The plantation drive started with an introduction to the event by Prof. Anita Jamwal, Nodal Officer, Viksit Bharat@2047. She stated that the significant move aims to contribute towards environmental conservation and nurture a sense of patriotism and pride among the college students and NSS volunteers towards our soil- a land that witnessed martyrdom of many freedom fighters.

Principal of the College, Dr. Vandana Gupta, while speaking on the occasion, appreciated the efforts of the NSS Unit and Eco club. She said that ‘together we can build a greener, healthier, and more resilient future.’

 She further articulated that it’s a testament to our commitment to safeguard the environment and leave a positive impact.

The plantation drive was coordinated by Dr. Anoop Kumar Bhagat and Dr. Manoj Heer; organized by Prof. Ritu Bhagat (Convenor, NSS and IQAC), Prof. Poonam Kundan (Convener, Eco-Club) and Dr. Naseem Chowdhary (NSS PO). Faculty members who participated in the drive were Dr. Jan Mohd. Wani, Dr. Radhika Rasyal, Dr. Priyanka Ganjoo, Dr. Tisha Singh, Dr. Neelam Kumari, Dr. Attied Khawar, Prof. Mazid Malik, Prof. Madhu Bala.