Chandigarh, June 27, 2025 (Yes Punjab News)
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today initiated a tree plantation drive as per the directions of the Sri Akal Takht Sahib and will plant 1.25 lakh plants across the State by the end of next month.
Senior party leaders Dr Daljit Singh Cheema and Hira Singh Gabhria initiated the plantation drive at the party headquarters here by planting several trees in the compound of the party office. The party had earlier sought the permission of Takht to postpone the drive due heat wave conditions and will now conduct the same during the monsoon season.
Speaking to newsmen, Dr Daljeet Cheema said the party had written to party functionaries in all districts and requested them to conduct the plantation drive by planting saplings at common places besides encouraging people to plant saplings in private premises also.
“The party has also asked the functionaries to procure saplings for distribution and hold camps for the same. Teams of volunteers should also be assigned the duty of maintaining the plants in the initial phase”, Dr Cheema said adding “the SAD is fully committed to ensuring the directive of Sri Akal Takht Sahib is implemented successfully”.
Reports of the initiation of the plantation drive were also received from Ropar and Patiala besides other places. The drive is expected to gain in momentum in the next few days. EOM
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