World Environment day is celebrated across the world every year on 5th June. Along with other parts of the country AIIMS Bhopal also celebrated World Environment Day on Monday. About 150 trees were planted in hospital premises on the occasion. Executive Director Prof. (Dr.) Ajai Singh, faculty, staff and students of AIIMS participated in the event.
This was the first day event as part of three days celebration organized by environment cell, horticulture committee, Resident Doctors Welfare Council of AIIMS Bhopal and Ujiyara Foundation Bhopal.
The theme of this year environmental day is "Beat Plastic pollution". Paper pens with seeds were distributed among faculty and students, staff and visitors. Paper pouches to pharmacy shops in AIIMS Bhopal were given to limit the plastic use.