Early Times Report JAMMU, July 23: The Vishwa Yog Sansthan held its weekly plantation drive today, marking a significant step under the Clean and Green Jammu movement. This ongoing initiative, aimed at planting one lakh trees, occurs every Tuesday and saw a special celebration today as it coincided with the first Tuesday of the auspicious Savan month. Savan, a month of great importance in Hinduism, brought added spiritual significance to the event. Volunteers commenced the drive with prayers to Siddhiyon ke Data Hanuman Ji at Vishwa Yog Sansthan. The sacred Tulsi plant was worshipped and planted in the nearby area, symbolizing purity and devotion. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from local residents and students of Vishwa Yog Sansthan. Yog Guru Karan Ji invoked a prayer, saying, "May all beings be happy, may all be free from illness, may all see auspiciousness, and may no one suffer." His message emphasized the importance of yoga, greenery, and global wellness. The plantation drive received support from several notable figures, including ex corporator Sham Lal Bassan (Ward 48), ex corporator Bansi Lal Gupta, and Mahant of Hari Ki Pauri Mandir Bawe, Mahadev, Sham Bassan presents a warm welcome to all the Jammu citizens and gave a message to be a part of Vishwa Yog Sansthan and this plantation drive. Participation of yoga students from Vishwa Yog Sansthan further energized the event. This initiative is conducted in collaboration with the Forest Department, directed by Ashwani Kumar. Extending beyond Jammu and Kashmir, the plantation drive has also reached areas in Dehradun and Udhampur, showcasing a broad commitment to environmental conservation. Today's event stands as a testament to the collective effort in promoting a cleaner, greener, and healthier environment. Vishwa Yog Sansthan students Lokinder Singh Ravi: Addl. D G, GSI, Janak Raj T Lokinder Singh Ravi:-Addl. D G, GSI, Janak Raj Thapa: Addl DG GSI, Om Prakash ex chairman Dogra Sabha Gorakh Nagar, Baldev Raj Nargotra Suresh Lal B O , Gulshan Kumar forester Swami Mahadev: Mahant Har Kihapa: Addl DG GSI, Om Prakash ex chairman Dogra sabha Gorakh Nagar, Baldev Raj Nargotra Sh Umesh Sharma:- Chairman Disabled Care Foundation Jammu Suresh Lal BO, Gulshan Kumar. She Suresh Kumar Sharama Sham Lal Kalsi, Rakesh Sawani, Balkar, Ashok Sharama and all Vishwa Yog Students and Matra Shakati. |