Shimla, July 26

The Shimla MC will conduct a plantation drive at Chamiana village to celebrate National Tree Day on July 28. Every year, National Tree Day is celebrated on the last Sunday of this month.

Shimla MC Mayor Surender Chauhan, councillors, MC officials, as well as the doctors of Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialties (AIMSS) will plant saplings.

Besides, tree plantation drives will be held in the wards and forest areas of the town in the next few days. The MC is also planning to involve various NGOs, schools and colleges to take part in such drives.

Mayor Chauhan said it was important to plant more trees in order to protect the environment. He said they would also plant trees in the areas affected by soil erosion, which occurred due to heavy rainfall last year. The Mayor also urged the residents of town to play their role in protecting the environment.

He further said the target was to plant around 10,000 saplings across the town by the end of this year.