Tree Plantation on the Death Anniversary of Shri Dev Suman

Under the Harela Fortnight celebrations, the Uttarakhand State Council for Child Welfare, Dehradun, organized a tree plantation drive at Bal Bhavan in memory of the immortal freedom fighter Shri Dev Suman on his death anniversary.

Paying floral tributes to the portrait of Shri Dev Suman, Senior Vice Chairman Dr. S. Farooq said that in today’s fast-paced life, public awareness regarding tree plantation is essential to ensure environmental protection. Vice Chairman Shri Mohan Singh Khatri stated that planting trees is the need of the hour so that a healthy environment and pure oxygen can be ensured for future generations.

On this occasion, General Secretary Mrs. Asha Rani Painyuli emphasized that with increasing environmental challenges across the country, it is necessary to plant more and more trees to preserve nature and maintain ecological balance.

Before the plantation drive, speakers recalled the sacrifices and contributions of Shri Dev Suman and highlighted the importance of drawing inspiration from his life and ideals to build a better society.

A message sent by former Senior Vice Chairman Shri Sushil Kumar Dobhal was read out by former General Secretary Shri T. D. Dobhal.

During the program, Joint Secretary Mrs. Jyotsna Khatri and Shri Ramesh Khatri, with the support of the Bhaniyawala branch of the Herbal Research Institute, Gopeshwar Mandal, facilitated the plantation of various medicinal and fruit-bearing plants. These included Rudraksha, Baheda, Arjun, Amla, Putrajeeva, Harsingar, Amaltas, Reetha, Shatavari, Pippali, Sarpagandha, Lemongrass, Mango, Jamun, Banj Oak, Timru, Kafal, Dahiman, Varun, Giloy, Kachnar, Guava, and Pomelo, among others.

Council Vice Chairperson Mrs. Pushpa Manas also planted several flowering plants within the Bal Bhavan premises. Senior Vice Chairman Shri Mohan Singh Khatri planted a tree in memory of the Council’s lifelong member, Late Shri Digambar Singh Panwar.

The program was conducted by Mrs. Kiran Khanduri.

Among those present on the occasion were Mrs. Jyotsna Khatri, Shri Ramesh Khatri, Mrs. Asha Srivastava, Dr. Arun Srivastava, Mrs. Kusumlata Kuthari, Mrs. Vijay Lakshmi Rawat, Mrs. Kavita Dutta, Shri Rajendra Singh Rawat, Shri Lalit Mohan Lakhera, Shri Yogambar Singh Rawat, Shri Anuraj Singh Rawat, and other distinguished members.