3 lakh saplings to be distributed through mobile vans

Hubballi: To mark World Environment Day, the forest department has planned to distribute over 3 lakh

saplings

to all gram panchayats under three range forest limits, said Yashpal Ksheersagar, deputy conservator of forest, Dharwad division

He said due to Covid-19 pandemic, Environment Day celebrations will be different this time. “We have decided to start a Mobile Sasya Santhe under which range forest offices will distribute saplings. Each saplings will cost Rs 3-5. Respective RFOs have made the arrangements for the distribution of saplings,” he said.

This apart, the department will also plant medicinal plants on the premises of various government offices including the high court and sessions court.

To encourage people to plant more seedlings in their vicinity, a challenge #selfiewithseedling has been organised. Enthusiasts need to plant saplings, click a selfie and tag it to the twitter handle of the Dharwad forest division. Best selfies will get a small reward too, he said.