Srinagar, Jun 5 (KNS): The Indian Army’s Chinar Corps on Friday celebrated World Environment Day in Kupwara and Uri with the theme “Hamari Sarzameen, Hamara Mustaqbil” (Our Land, Our Future), organising a series of events to promote environmental awareness and community participation.
Officials said the day-long activities witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, teachers, local residents and environmental activists. The events included a ‘Best Out of Waste’ competition, waste collection challenge, waste segregation game, eco-quizzes, and an eco-friendly selfie point.
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A large-scale plantation drive was also carried out on the occasion, they added.
“Such initiatives reflect the Army’s commitment to fostering environmental consciousness among the youth and the wider community,” a defence spokesperson said in a statement.
The event, held under the aegis of the Chinar Corps, underscored the collective resolve to protect the region’s ecological heritage and promote sustainable living, the spokesperson added. (KNS)