The small and medium enterprises of SIIDCUL industrial area have made a resolve to increase the green cover in the industrial area.
SIIDCUL Entrepreneur Welfare Association (SEWA) of Haridwar had earlier adopted two acres area of the State Infrastructure and Industrial Development Corporation Uttarakhand Limited (SIIDCUL) here.
This park was adopted by association in year 2016 and within three years over a number of trees were planted in this park transforming this site earlier used as a dumping area. On Friday, officials and members of association planted saplings of Neem, Bel, Jamun and other useful trees.
Speaking on the occasion the president of the association Hitesh Kapoor said, “Our association has played a major role in establishing several industries and also in increasing the green cover in area. We have planted many fruit trees and other species in this park.” Speaking about the future plans he added that an ‘Astha Path’ will be created in park so that people can come and enjoy shade for performing yoga and meditation in the morning and evening hours.
General secretary of association Vikas Garg said that Sewa is focusing on both industrial development and enhancing public health.