On the occasion of the World Environment Day, the IIT Bhubaneswar organised a plantation drive in its campus aimed at promoting a greener ecosystem and pollution-free atmosphere. The drive was inaugurated by the institute’s Director Prof RV Raja Kumar. Many plant saplings of different types and sizes were planted during drive. Among others, Horticulture PIC Dr Srinivas Bhaskar Karanki, Chief Security Officer Lt Cdr Raj Kumar, Superintending Engineer Anuj Pradhan besides faculties, staffs and their families participated. “At IIT Bhubaneswar, we have been at forefront of research pertaining to green technologies aimed at reducing the carbon footprint,” said Prof Raja Kumar. He added that on occasion of World Environment Day, the IIT Bhubaneswar pledges to earnestly take up responsibility of giving coming generations a healthier and cleaner environment, which in its turn would make a greener earth.