Malerkotla: Flowers, saplings in corridors of health centres raise spirits

To mask the odour of medicines at government healthcare centres in the district, a group of environmentalists has launched a campaign to place ornamental indoor plants in the corridors there.

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Under the campaign, saplings of fruit and shade trees are being planted in vacant spaces at government offices, including hospitals, schools and parks.

The environmentalists, led by Hakam Singh Ranu of the Rotary Club, said they had launched this campaign to beautify government buildings and give a boost to environment.

“Though we will continue planting saplings of fruit and shade trees as usual, we have also started installing pots with ornamental plants at waiting halls and OPDs of government healthcare centres,” said Ranu. He said the indoor plantation drive was kicked off at Ahmedgarh Civil Hospital yesterday.

The Rotary Club secretary, Ashok Verma, said patients and their attendants visiting government hospitals appreciate the makeover. He said a group led by the project chairman, Baldev Makkar, have been planting ornamental saplings in various wings of the healthcare centre here.

The SMO, Dr Jyoti Hind, said a pleasant environment is expected to boost the morale of the patients and their attendants and catalyses the healing process.

A patient’s attendant, admiring the ornamental plants in a waiting hall, said: “These plants remind us of the beauty of life and instil hope in the hearts of patients who come here for treatment. Instead of experiencing the smell of medicines, we enjoy these aesthetic sights, which inspire hope.”