The drive saw active participation from students of Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar and other local medical colleges. Armed with cleaning materials, the future healthcare professionals collected litter along the stretch and ensured proper waste disposal, while also engaging visitors on the importance of preserving the area’s ecological and cultural significance.

 

The students emphasised that environmental health is directly linked to human health, and that such efforts are essential for disease prevention and overall well-being.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelThrough the initiative, they sought to inspire fellow citizens — particularly the youth — to take shared responsibility for a cleaner and healthier environment.

 

The cleanliness drive also reflected a growing commitment among young medicos toward community service beyond clinical settings. The students have expressed their intention to organise similar activities in the future and called for greater public involvement.

 

Lauding the effort, Principal of SKIMS Medical College Prof. Fazl Q. Parray said the environmental consciousness shown by MBBS students, despite their tight academic schedules, was commendable. He added that such initiatives reinforce the idea that safeguarding the environment is a collective responsibility. (KNS)