Gujarat NCC Directorate has undertaken 'NCC Vriksha Ropan Abhiyan' from 14 August 2021 as part of Phase 6 of #EkMaiSauKeLiye Campaign

Gujarat NCC Directorate has undertaken 'NCC Vriksha Ropan Abhiyan' from 14 August 2021 as part of Phase 6 of #EkMaiSauKeLiye Campaign. The commencement of Phase 6 coincides with the 72nd Van Mahotsav which was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Gujarat Vijay Rupani at Umargaon, Valsad district by planting a sapling.

The event was also attended by Brigadier DS Rawat, Group Commander, Vadodara Group and NCC cadets. In the inaugural program, NCC cadets have planted saplings at each District HQ.

Major General Arvind Kapoor, Additional Director General, NCC Gujarat, Dadra Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu informed that NCC Vriksha Ropan Abhiyan will continue till each NCC cadet has planted atleast 5 saplings across the 251 Talukas in coordination with the Forest Department of Gujarat in all the 33 districts of Gujarat.

He further stated that Tree plantation is an important part of Social Service and Community Development responsibility of the NCC cadets. By this action, the cadets will also reiterate their commitments towards safeguarding the environment and contributing towards a cleaner and greener environment for the present and future generations.