Van Mahotsav @ Plantation Drive

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 PLANTATION DRIVE

They say “Save trees and take care of them just as they take care of you.” Van Mahotsav or the ‘Forest Festival’ is a week-long festival celebrated to encourage ‘tree plantation drives.’ It is observed from 1st – 7th of July and was initiated by K.M Munshi in 1950. He aimed at increasing forest areas to create awareness about conservation of trees amongst the masses. With an objective to sensitize the students about the same, St. Mary’s School, Dwarka celebrated Van Mahotsav on 6th July,2022 with immense zeal and enthusiasm. A myriad of activities conducted amongst which the ‘Plantation Drive’ was a major highlight. The students of class IX, X and XII brought seeds from home which were later sown in the school garden. They were enthralled to know that even after they leave school, the trees they planted will foster the younger students.

 


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