Chief Minister Raman Singh on Tuesday inaugurated an 'Oxyzone', developed in the memory of former President late Dr APJ Abdul Kalam at Kamal Vihar project area near Raipur by planting a sapling.
The ‘Oxyzone, has been developed over five acres of land in Sector-3 'A' of Kamal Vihar where nearly 2200 saplings of various species have been planted.
A number of public representatives, citizens and school students enthusiastically participated in this plantation drive organised by Raipur Development Authority under ‘Hariyar Chhattisgarh Campaign’.
The programme was presided over by Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Gaurishankar Agrawal.
Housing and Environment Minister Rajesh Munat, Forest Minister Mahesh Gagda, former Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Dharamlal Kaushik, MlAs Satyanarayan Sharma, and Shrichand Sundrani, Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation (CSIDC) Chairman Chhagan Mundra, Disable Finance and Development Corporation Chairman Sarla Jain, former MP Shrigopal Vyas and Chief Secretary Vivek Dhand were present.
As Chief Guest of the programme, Chief Minister Raman Singh said that development of 'Oxyzone' in Kamal Vihar project area is a part of State Government's ‘Hariyar Chhattisgarh Campaign’.
He said that the State Government has set the target of planting 10 crore saplings in the State under this campaign.
“A series of plantation programmes are being organised with public participation to meet this goal,” he said , adding, “by the time of possession, these saplings planted today will grow into plants, enhancing greenery and scenic beauty of the area.”
Singh exuded his gladness over the ‘Oxyzone’ has been named after former President late Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.
He extolled Raipur Development Authority for the thoughtful initiative.
While presiding over the programme, Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Gaurishankar Agrawal emphasised that plants and trees are necessary for pollution control and environment conservation, as they absorb carbon-dioxide and release oxygen, which is extremely important for life.
Welcome address at the programme was delivered by RDA Chairman Sanjay Shrivastava and RDA CEO Mahadev Kawre delivered vote of thanks.