“Tree plantation is equally important for rural development as are providing education, health and employment opportunities to the villagers. Therefore, we should generate love for trees,” said the Akhil Bharatiya Gram Vikas Pramukh of Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram Shri Prakash Kamat. He was speaking at a function organised at Khanvel, Dadra Nagar Haveli, on June 5. The function was organised by Dadra Nagar Haveli unit of Kalyan Ashram at Surya Niketan-Mota Randha. People from 12 villages of Khanvel and 41 villages of Randa participated in the function. Prior to the plantation, the saplings of various fruits and herbs were worshipped. Even the villagers who attended the function were also granted saplings in the form of prasad and were requested to plant and nurture them with utmost care and affection. (FOC)
