Under the ‘Hariyar Chhattisgarh’ campaign, Dharsiwa MlA and newly-appointed Chhattisgarh Textbook Corporation chairman Devjibhai Patel inaugurated a plantation drive.
On his maiden visit after taking over as chairman of the Chhattisgarh Textbook Corporation, Patel was accorded a hearty welcome by Sarpanch Surendra Verma and other villagers.
Around 3,000 saplings were planted at Government Middle and Primary School.
In his address, Patel, who was the chief guest of the function, said trees and plants were the main support of our lives.
The MlA said for development of Janpad Panchayat Tilda and for plantation in all Panchayats, people should extend cooperation.
On the occasion, the MlA dedicated the Primary School Headmaster’s room and a commercial complex and performed Bhumi Poojan for the construction of drainage costing Rs 13 lakh, a cement concrete road, a stage and an Ahata.
He also handed over cheques to 15 groups under the National Family Support and Resource Project. Many other dignitaries were present at the function. Special invitee Naveen Agarwal, Dr Gulab Tikariha and Ashwini Sharma also addressed the gathering.
Dr Tikariha said, “Now saplings were planted but we need to take care of the plants like our own children so that greenery is maintained and we can get clean air and clean environment.”