 Early Times Report
NAGROTA, Aug 3: Sainik School Nagrota celebrated Vanmahotsava - 2025 with a spirited plantation drive aimed at fostering environmental consciousness among cadets. The event highlighted the school's commitment to sustainability and nature conservation.
The occasion was graced by Shashikant Lakhanpal, General Secretary, Arogya Bharti, and Dr. Yashpal Sharma, Director, Arogya Bharti. Also present were Neeraj Gupta, Range Officer, District Social Forestry, along with officials from the Forest Department and the Department of AYUSH.
Cadets, guided by the guests and staff, planted saplings across the campus, symbolizing their pledge to protect and nurture the environment. Over 500 saplings were planted across the school campus, including a vibrant mix of flowering plants, fruit-bearing trees, and medicinal species, reflecting a thoughtful approach to biodiversity and sustainability.
Principal Capt (IN) Shibu Devasia expressed his gratitude to the Forest Department for their support and encouraged cadets to care for the saplings as a lifelong responsibility. He also appreciated the presence of dignitaries from Arogya Bharti whose support further motivated the cadets in their environmental endeavour
The event also featured nature-themed poems by cadets, adding a creative voice to the green cause.
Vanmahotsava 2025 at Sainik School Nagrota stood as a living example of discipline, responsibility, and eco-conscious leadership in action. |
