Punjabi University professor on government panel

Patiala, September 9

The state government has appointed Dr Mohammad Idris, Head, Department of History and in-charge, Maharana Pratap Chair, Punjabi University, as expert member of the state-level committee of the Heritage Tree Scheme (Virasat-e-Darkht Yojana).

The purpose of the committee is to identify and maintain trees. A letter regarding appointment was issued by Principal Chief Conservator, Department of Forest and Wildlife Conservation, on September 2. —TNS