Vajra Corps go green with plantation drive

Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, November 1

A massive tree plantation drive has been under way under the aegis of Vajra Corps across Punjab. As a part of the drive started by the Corps headquartered in Jalandhar, over 1.12 lakh trees have been planted by formations and units of Vajra Corps in cantonments and military stations as well as border areas in Jalandhar, Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Ferozepur, Ludhiana and Beas. Concerted efforts by troops has resulted in successful implementation of various initiatives such as arboriculture schemes, creation of bio-diversity environment parks with tree plantation integral to every commemoration event and planting of native trees. Lush green and clean cantonments with tree lined public areas are a testament to their effort.