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NHPC: A ‘Van Mahotsav’ for promoting environmental protection organized

NHPC: A ‘Van Mahotsav’ for promoting environmental protection organized
With the aim of promoting environmental protection, sustainable development, and public participation, a Van Mahotsav was organized on July 18, 2026 under the theme "One Child, One Plant" and under the joint aegis of NHPC Limited, Faridabad, and PM Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2, Faridabad, as part of the "Mission LiFE" and "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 3.0" campaigns at the Kendriya Vidyalaya campus. NHPC Chairman and Managing Director, Bhupendra Gupta, was the chief guest at the event. Also present on the occasion were Director (Projects), Sanjay Kumar Singh; Director (Technical), Suprakash Adhikari; Director (Finance & Personnel), Mahesh Kumar Sharma; Chief Patron of the NNHPC Women's Welfare Committee, Shikha Gupta; Patrons of the Committee, Mrs. Soma Adhikari and Mrs. Rinku Sharma, as well as Principal of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ms. Mamta Shekhar, along with other senior NHPC officials and teachers and students of the school.

In his address during the program, Bhupendra Gupta congratulated the students, faculty, and the school family for the successful event. He said that Mission Life, initiated by Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi, inspires us to make environmental protection an integral part of our lives. He emphasized that protecting the environment is not solely the responsibility of any individual or organization, but rather the collective responsibility of all of us. He urged everyone to plant more trees and pledge to protect them. Gupta stated that it is crucial to develop sensitivity and values toward nature and the environment in children, as these values will make them responsible citizens of the future. He commended the students' drawings and presentations on environmental topics, praised their creativity, and congratulated all students for their enthusiastic participation.

In her address, the school's Principal, Ms. Mamta Shekhar, stated that the purpose of this event is to inspire students to conserve the environment, be sensitive toward nature, and practice the principles of Mission Life. She stated that "One Child, One Plant" is not just a campaign, but a public commitment to ensure a clean, green, and safe future for future generations. It is noteworthy that under the Van Mahotsav, a target has been set to plant a total of 2,000 trees on the school campus. In this regard, approximately 600 trees were planted during today's program, including species such as Pilkhan, Ashoka, Indian Willow, and Nirgundi. The remaining approximately 1,400 trees will be planted in phases in the coming days. During the program, the school organized a variety of cultural and educational programs, including attractive performances by the Cub-Bulbul, Scouts and Guides, tree planting, songs, group singing, Bharatnatyam, short plays, group dances, musical instrument presentations, student speeches on environmental topics, and prize distribution.
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