Srinagar, Sept 30 (KNS) : A day after the successful plantation drive at Khimber under SEWA PARV 2025, the spirit of collective action continues to resonate. The event, jointly organised by JKLCMA and NLCO, witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, teachers, volunteers, and environmental enthusiasts who came together with a single resolve; to make Khimber greener.
The Chief Guest,Waseem Raja, JKAS, Joint Director Tourism Kashmir, administered the SEWA PARV pledge and reminded participants of the inseparable bond between ecology and tourism, saying:
“Environment is synonymous with tourism. A greener Kashmir is the foundation of a sustainable tourism industry.”
NLCO Chairman, Manzoor Wangnoo, extended his gratitude to all those who joined the initiative, especially the students whose energy made the event a grand success. He remarked:
“Every sapling planted is a symbol of hope. With collective will, we can expand Kashmir’s green cover and secure a healthier tomorrow.”
The event was jointly organised by JKLCMA and NLCO, in collaboration with , NIT Srinagar, JK Tourism, TAAK, TAFI, IATO, JKHC, NTTA, Green Valley School, Bilaliya Educational Institute, DTOAK, UTTA, TTIG, TAFOK, RTSOI, Crescent Public School, ATOAK, KHBOA, TAAI, Kashmir Concern and Birla Open Minds School Pampore.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
The drive was graced by distinguished personalities alongside the Chief Guest, Waseem Raja, JKAS, Joint Director Tourism Kashmir, including SFA Gillani (IFS, Retd.), former Principal Chief Conservator of Forests J&K; Dr. Farooq A. Peer, former Secretary JKBOSE; Farooq Kuthoo, President TAAK; Social Activist Raja Muzaffar; GN Var, President PSAJK; Prof. M.A. Shah, Dean Alumni NIT Srinagar; Dr. Shahnawaz, University of Kashmir; Manzoor Pakhtoon, President KHBOA; Advocate Nadeem Qadri; Peerzada Faiyaz, State Convenor RTSOI; Mushtaq Reshi, President DTOAK; Burhan Misgar, Chairman TAFI; Er. Abdul Rashid, University of Kashmir; Nazir Wani, Vice President TAFOK; Bilal Kawosa, General Convenor PHD Chamber Kashmir; and Dr. S.A. Banday, Faculty SKUAST-K, besides faculty of NIT Srinagar, University of Kashmir, and school educators.
Special thanks were expressed to Dr. Tauseef Bhat of Kashmir Concern for his commendable role in anchoring the programme and to JKLCMA for their valued collaboration in making the event impactful.
The Khimber plantation drive stands as a reminder that united efforts, no matter how small, can create a lasting environmental legacy.(KNS)