PASIGHAT, Jun 6: Joining the rest of the nation, the Arunachal Pradesh University (APU) observed World Environment Day on Friday by organizing a plantation drive under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ (EPMKN) campaign, in pursuance of directives issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Vice Chancellor Dr Milorai Modi and Registrar Narmi Darang attended the event and actively participated in the drive along with faculty members and employees of the university. Approximately 100 ornamental and fruit trees were planted on the occasion, contributing to the green cover of the campus.
Speaking on the occasion, the VC emphasized the importance of collective responsibility towards the environment, urging every member of the university community to make tree plantation a personal and sustained commitment. He noted that a university, as a seat of knowledge and conscience, must lead by example in matters of ecological stewardship, and expressed hope that the saplings planted today would grow as lasting symbols of APU’s dedication to a greener future.
The Registrar, in her remarks, highlighted the significance of the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign and called upon faculty, staff, and students to extend the spirit of the drive beyond the campus. He stated that small collective actions, when pursued with sincerity, can bring meaningful change to the environment we inhabit.
Meanwhile, the APU Students’ Union also organized a plantation drive, in which around 50 saplings were planted by the union.