The Aligarh Muslim
University Vice Chancellor, Prof Naima Khatoon 13 July inaugurated a large
scale plantation drive under the national campaign, “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”
(Plant4Mother). The drive has been
launched by the University’s Department of Lands and Gardens to promote
environmental sustainability and spread forestation on AMU campus.
Prof. Khatoon emphasized
the critical role of trees in combating drastic climate change, preserving
biodiversity and ensuring a healthy ecosystem for future generations. She said
that the #Plant4Mother campaign, an initiative of Mission Life (Ministry of
Environment, Govt. of India), led by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, aims at encouraging individuals to plant
trees and contribute to a greener planet.
She stated that the
#Plant4Mother campaign is not just about planting trees, it is about nurturing
our planet and taking responsibility for its well-being. Each tree we plant
today is a step towards a sustainable future, she remarked. She highlighted the
University’s commitment to environmental conservation and urged everyone to
participate actively in such initiatives.
Earlier, welcoming the
guests, the Member-in Charge, Department of Land and Gardens Prof. Zaki Anwar
Siddiqui said that more than 5000 saplings of trees will be planted during the
rainy season. He urged the university staff and students to participate in a
large number in the campaign Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, and help make the
university campus greener and richer in flora and fauna.
The Associate
Member-in-Charge, Dr. Tariq Aftab said that this campaign aims to support
ecosystem, reduce carbon footprints, and enhance the quality of life for all. He
informed that a diverse range of species of plants such as Cassia
fistula, Chorisia sp., Ceiba sp., Roystonea
regia, and many shrubs, including Nerium, Jatropha, Hibiscus, Plumeria, Lagerstroemia, etc.
have been planted today, considering their ecological benefits and adaptability
to the local environment.He also
extended a vote of thanks.