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LOWER DIR, Jan 28 (APP):The district administration here has set an ambitious target of planting 800,000 saplings as part of its ongoing plantation campaign, aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and combating climate change.
The decision was taken during a high-level meeting held at the Secretariat Balambat, chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner (Relief) Syed Akram Shah.
The meeting was attended by representatives of the Forest, Education, Irrigation, TMAs, Local Government departments, along with officials from various social organizations and heads of district departments.
A comprehensive strategy was finalized to ensure the successful implementation of the campaign across the district.
It was decided that, in addition to government departments, educational institutions, schools, Civil Defense, and police would actively participate in the drive.
Addressing the meeting, Syed Akram Shah said the provincial government is giving special importance to the plantation campaign and has introduced an official form to encourage public participation.
He added that the form has been widely circulated and promoted through social media to maximize community involvement.
He further stated that religious scholars will play a key role in spreading awareness about the importance of tree plantation, with special messages to be delivered during Friday prayers and other sermons to promote environmental consciousness among the public.
The meeting was informed that applications for participation in the plantation campaign will be accepted until January 31, while the campaign will officially commence in the first week of February.
District Forest Officer Syed Shabbir Jan, while briefing the participants, said that certificates will be awarded for saplings planted by the children of government employees as part of the initiative.
He assured that all available resources would be utilized to ensure the success of the campaign.
At the end of the meeting, participants reaffirmed their commitment to making the plantation drive a success, describing it as a significant step toward a greener Lower Dir and a safer future for coming generations.