STATE TIMES NEWS KATHUA: The Sewadars of Saint Nirankari branch under the supervision of B R Nirankari planted 230 plants of different species in grave yard of ward no 12 in clusters to the name of “oneness van” and also pledged to look after the same for three years. Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj launched the Forest Plantation Campaign by designating the concept ‘Urban Tree Cluster’ in the name of ‘Oneness (Oneness Forest). Under this project, around 350 selected locations in 280 cities across 22 states across India. In which about 1,50,000 trees were planted. Tree Clusters planted in urban and semi urban areas in Delhi and other parts of the country and maintained for the next three years. These numbers may increase in the coming years. Satguru Mata Sudiksha Maharaj Inaugurated this campaign and said, to sustain life on earth we need to care of the tree in the environment which give us lifesaving oxygen and help to maintain the ecological balance. As Oneness Van depicts unity in diversity with different types of trees making a thick forest similarly human kind should also rise above all biasness and make the world a better place to live in. Mata Sudiksha mentioned about the world Senior Citizen’s Day today saying that tree are as necessary and vital in our life as our elder family member. Currently, when the entire world is seized with the problem of Global Warming, the importance of Tree Plantation has increased even more. Covid-19 Pandemic, has made us all aware of the importance of the invaluable gift of nature i.e., Oxygen. It also made us realize the consequences faced if there is not sufficient amount of oxygen in the air. Remember that the human body depends on oxygen which we obtain from trees. Guided by the Message of ‘Beautiful Earth, Healthy Living’ Sant Nirankari Mission took initiatives to maintain the level of oxygen to keep the environment clean and the earth plush with greenery all around, maintaining its natural beauty. In this Campaign, in addition to Sant Nirankari Mission, Central and State Government agencies, Local Authorities, Educational Institutes and R.W.A Society will also participate. Under the Environmental Protection Act many different plants will be planted in different parts of India according to their climatic and geographical conditions. As we all know Sant Nirankari Mission is a Global Spiritual Mission which follows the ideology of Harmony in Unity, Love, Human Values and believes in the act of righteousness. Sant Nirankari Mission is also working for protection of the environment. From time to time across the country campaigns like tree plantation, their conservation, water conservation, waste management and non-use of plastic are initiated. Apart from this, Sant Nirankari Mission has always been prompt in the service to mankind. Amidst the prevailing Pandemic conditions of Covid-19, the Mission converted its various Satsang Bhawans across the country into Covid Care Centres for the treatment of infected patients and made it available to the Government. Arrangements of meals and necessities were being arranged for the patients and those accompanying by the Sant Nirankari Mission while, the medical facilities are being taken care by the Government. In continuance, a 1000 bed Covid Care Center is constructed at Ground Number 8, Burari road, Delhi. Apart from this Panchkula, Pune, Panipat, Yamuna Nagar, Mumbai etc. have constructed Covid Care Centres and are made available to the Government. All these services still continue. Noteworthy; the joint effort by the Sant Nirankari Mission and ‘Give Me Tree Organization’ laid the foundation of environmental protection. In the last 44 years more than 3.25 crores trees are planted by ‘Give Me Tree Organization’. The collaboration of Sant Nirankari Mission and ‘Give Me Tree Organization’ will help the Nation give a new dimension in protecting the environment.
