This Diwali, gift saplings

Minna Zutshi

For a city like Ludhiana, steadily depleting green cover is a cause for concern. Apart from the efforts – sincere and honest – on the part of district administration and government machinery, individual initiatives are a must to tackle the problem. And individual initiatives cannot be forced by any authority or external agency. What is required is a public movement that signifies an attitudinal shift towards environment and ecology. Planting trees, after seeking expert advice on the tree species best suited for a particular patch of land, is a simple and effective step to make the city green.

With Diwali around the corner, people can very well distribute saplings as Diwali gifts. Instead of splurging money on firecrackers, fireworks and costly gifts, it is a good idea to gift saplings to your near and dear ones!