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Vanamahotsava
Saplings distributed among students

Members of Lions Club organised a function here today to mark the beginning of Vanamahotsava week.

Hundreds of people from every walk of life particularly students attended the function.

Kirpal Singh Bhambhira, president of the club, highlighted the importance trees to prevent pollution. He said people were suffering from various types of diseases due to pollution. “If we didn’t take appropriate steps soon, our future generations will have to suffer. The need of the hour is that every section of the society should take the responsibility and must contribute in saving the environment, which can be done only by planting saplings.”

Lion Sham Gautam, regional chairman and Gurmeet Singh, secretary also addressed the gathering.

Members of the club also visited all the educational institutions in the town and planted saplings.

Source: The Tribune : August 26, 2010