Punjab govt encourages plantation of saplings in institutions

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Press Trust of India Chandigarh
Last Updated : Jul 08 2013 | 6:05 PM IST
Punjab government today stressed on plantation of saplings on vacant land in the state's 20,600 government educational institutions to create awareness among students on environment.
The present monsoon season is fully conducive for plantation of seven lakh saplings, thereby contributing in making our state more green and eco-friendly, said education minister Sikander Singh Maluka, stressing on plantation of saplings having medicinal value and fruit bearing plants.
The state education department has decided to launch a campaign to encourage students to not only plant maximum saplings, but also take care of existing trees in their respective institutions, he said.
Suggesting that local NGOs could also be roped in for the plantation purpose, the education minister added, institutions and students with better performance would be given appreciation awards.
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First Published: Jul 08 2013 | 6:05 PM IST

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