 Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 22: Government Ayurvedic Hospital, Jammu organised plantation drive to mark 435th Vanmahaotsav in collaboration with Department of Ecology, Environment, Remote Sensing Jammu and Kashmir here today. According to press release, Dr OP Sharma Vidiyarthi IFS Director Department of Ecology, Environment, Remote sensing J&K while speaking on the occasion said that the Parijat Tree also known as Shapha in Sanskrit, Harshringar in Hindi, Night Flowering in English. This plant is ornamental, medicinal, Edible and sacred tree habitat of Shivaliks. He further added that this plant has great religious importance and connected with Bhagwan Shri Ram and Bhagwan Shri Krishan. He added that this plant was brought to land by Bhagwan Shri Krishan on the request of His wife from the heavens.
Dr. Taran Singh Medical Superintendent Government Ayurvedic Hospital Jammu said that Dr. O.P. Sharma Vidiarthi , the great environment enthusiast an author of more than 35 books and recipient of Sahitya Academy Award has provided us the opportunity to learn about the many herbal plants with live demonstration. |
