A tree plantation programme had been organised at Taljai hill, Pune, under NSS, by Kanada Sangha Pune’s Kaveri College of Arts, Science and Commerce. Principal Dr. Ashok Agrawal, Vice Principal Dr. Muckta Karmarkar, teachers and students participated in this programme. They motivated students by participating in this programme. Forest Guard – Rohini Gadge was also present on this occasion.
Mr. Sachin Devkate, Program Officer for National Service Scheme, informed the students about the issue of environmental conservation and made them aware about the causes and side effects of global temperature rise. Mr. Sumedh Waghmare, who is popularly known as “Birdman” entertained the students by mimicking Bird sounds such as peacock, pigeon, bulbul, and inspired them to enjoy nature. He helped spread awareness among the students about the importance of birds and the environment of birds.
Tree planting program consisted of digging pits for planting trees, planting trees, and watering trees, cutting weed and cleaning the surrounding area. The volunteers also collected plastic and solid waste and cleaned the entire area. Volunteers planted more than 300 trees, including banyan saplings, peepal saplings, pomegranate saplings, etc. The campaign was successfully carried out with the help of APO Mr. Nilesh Nemade and members.
