Tehri Hydro Development Corporation (THDC) India limited with the help of NCC cadets held a tree plantation programme under the banner of its NGO -SEWA-THDC, at Government Inter College, IDPl, Rishikesh on Tuesday. It should be mentioned here that THDC has formed SEWA (Society for Empowerment and Welfare Activities)- THDC to ensure smooth functioning and implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities.
The programme was started with fruit tree plantation by SR Mishra, general manager (social and environment), THDC. He highlighted the importance of planting trees and appealed to the students to plant trees apart from taking care of them to make sure they grow and bear fruits. He also highlighted several programmes being organised under CSR by THDC. Rajeshwar Giri, deputy general manager (Social), THDC also addressed to the students to take part in plantation drive and laid emphasis on environment conservation. College principal Rajendra Singh Bisht and large number of students were present in the programme.