Railways plants 69,947 saplings in three divisions
The Hindu
It has set a target of 5 lakh saplings for the current financial year
With a target of planting five lakh saplings to increase green cover in its area of operation, South Western Railway has so far planted 69, 947 saplings so far in the current financial year. According to a press release, the railway zone initiated the ambitious project on World Environment Day on June 5 as part of its efforts to increase green cover and protect environment. Under the initiative, fruit-bearing plants such as jackfruit, java plum, guava, custard apple, lemon, mango, jamun and medicinal plants such as aloevera, neem, tulsi and turmeric have been planted around railway stations, railway offices and colonies, running rooms, rest houses and on other railway property.More Related News