MANDI: The Rotary Club of Choti Kashi-Mandi organised a tree plantation programme to mark the 78th Independence Day. Themed “A Tree in the Name of a Martyr”, the event saw active participation from club members and the local forest department.
Over 50 saplings, including a variety of medicinal plants, were planted in two designated areas near Mandi — one near Nasloh village and the other within the premises of Takshila School. The initiative aimed to honour the sacrifices made by the nation’s heroes by fostering life through nature.
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Anupama Singh, president of the Rotary Club of Choti Kashi, expressed her deep appreciation for the enthusiastic involvement of the members. “Trees are an invaluable legacy of our lives, and it is our moral responsibility to preserve them. Today’s plantation drive is a small step towards fulfilling that duty,” she remarked.
Senior Rotarian Akhilesh Bharti emphasised the significance of the event, stating, “This plantation drive is dedicated to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives for the freedom of our country. By planting these trees, we honor their memory and contribute to a greener future.”
The event witnessed the presence of several distinguished members, including club secretary Rameendra Kaur, Munish Sood, Kiran Bir Singh, Suman Sharma, Seema Sharma, Suresh Gupta, Suman Gupta, Prabodh Anand, Mallika Namdhari, Anuradha Sood, Renu Gulati, Hemlata, Shubham Gupta, Yashika Kapoor and Nivedita Anand.
The plantation drive not only pays homage to the martyrs but also reinforces the community’s commitment to environmental conservation and sustainability.
