Sambhav Foundation holds Earth Hour plantation drive

Ludhiana, July 14

Sambhav Foundation today organised ‘Earth Hour Plantation Drive’ here. Around 500 volunteers participated at the primary site near GNE College, Ludhiana. Over 2,30,000 trees were planted across 450 locations in Ludhiana, including 1,02,000 trees distributed with support from the Forest Department, Ludhiana Municipal Corporation and the district administration. All plants will be cared for by Sambhav Foundation to ensure their growth.In an unprecedented initiative to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Earth Hour, the foundation spearheaded the plantation of 1 lakh trees across the city in just one hour, from 8-9 am. This ambitious project aimed to significantly increase Ludhiana’s green cover and promote environmental sustainability. The drive received overwhelming support from various individuals and organizations, with volunteers adopting plants and committing to their long-term care. As part of the event, Sambhav Foundation planted 500 trees near Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana.

The initiative was backed by several organisations, including Clean Air Punjab, Khalsa Aid, NSS GNE College, National Skill Training, Rehras Sewa Society, Robinhood Army, Weltech Group and Metal Man Group.