Plantation Drive started in Boy’s Hostel Lawns of University of Jammu

The Arboriculture and Landscaping Unit of the University of Jammu initiated a plantation drive with the target of planting more than a hundred trees in and around Swami Vivekanand Boys Hostel, University of Jammu to enhance the green cover of the University campus. Plantation of various fruit trees including Malta, Orange, Lemon, Tangerine, Guava, Mango etc. along with some ornamental and avenue trees in and around the hostel is planned in this ongoing plantation drive. Prof. Umesh Rai, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, University of Jammu inaugurated the drive and congratulated the team of Arboriculture and Landscaping Unit for its efforts to beautify the University campus. During his interaction with the residents of Boy’s Hostel, Prof. Rai motivated the students to take care of cleanliness and green cover of their surroundings with a sense of belongingness. He urged the students to devote at least one day a week to contribute in maintaining the cleanliness and green cover of the surroundings of their hostels. During the occasion, Prof. Piyush Malaviya, Convener, Arboriculture and Landscaping Unit emphasized the importance of trees especially the fruit trees and the various benefits associated with fruit tree plantation. The plantation drive was attended by Prof. Meena Sharma, Dean Planning and Development, Prof. Lalit Sen Sharma, Provost Boy’s Hostels, Wardens of various Boy’s Hostels, Office bearer of non-teaching association of University of Jammu, Landscape Development Officer Mr. Ajmer Singh and resident students of Vivekanand Boy’s Hostel