MCM DAV College organizes Plantation Drive for Green Environment

By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 04^th August:- A plantation drive for a green environment was organized today by the Departments of Botany and Environmental Studies at MCM DAV College Sector 36, Chandigarh. Birendra Choudhary, Deputy Conservator of Forests (IFS) was the chief guest for the event.

Five thirty two saplings belonging to twenty six medicinal plants were planted in the institution’s own Botanical garden and nursery called Rishi Vatika. The botanical, common name and the medicinal properties of the plants were also highlighted by the students.

A pot painting competition was organized. Foreign students studying in the college also participated. The students and the teachers of the respective departments adopted and planted the saplings in the painted pots which are displayed in the greenhouse of Rishi Vatika.

The principal Dr. Nisha Bhargava appreciated the efforts of the departments and their concern for the environment. She encouraged students to plant more trees and motivated them to take care of the adopted saplings.