Yamunanagar Councillors Turn Waste Plant Green With Plantation Drive
Municipal councillors, ward committee members and officials joined a plantation drive at the Kail waste treatment plant in Yamunanagar district on Friday under the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign, combining the message of cleanliness with a renewed focus on environmental protection.
The plantation programme was organised by the Municipal Corporation as part of efforts to develop a greener environment around the waste treatment facility. Executive Engineer Harish Kumar, Assistant Engineer Surender Dahiya, Chief Sanitary Inspector Harjit Singh, Chief Sanitary Inspector Vinod Bainiwal, municipal councillors and ward committee members participated in the initiative and planted saplings at the site.
2,000 Saplings Planned Around Kail Plant
Under the campaign, around 2,000 saplings will be planted around the Kail waste treatment plant and within its premises. The initiative is intended to create a green belt around the facility while encouraging greater public and institutional attention towards environmental conservation.
The plantation plan is also expected to change the visual character of the plant surroundings as the saplings mature. A stronger green cover around the facility can contribute to creating a cleaner and more pleasant environment in and around the waste-management site.
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The plantation drive links waste-management infrastructure with environmental improvement, with the Municipal Corporation planning approximately 2,000 saplings around the Kail plant and its premises.
Cleanliness and Greenery Seen as Complementary Goals
Speaking during the programme, Executive Engineer Harish Kumar said environmental protection was an important part of the cleanliness effort. He emphasised that planting more saplings and ensuring their regular care could help make the city greener over time.
The message from the campaign was that plantation should not end with putting saplings into the ground. Their survival and regular maintenance are equally important for developing lasting green cover. The civic officials also encouraged citizens to participate in plantation activities and take responsibility for the care of plants.
Councillors and Officials Join the Initiative
The programme brought together elected representatives, ward committee members and municipal officials, giving the plantation campaign a broad civic-participation character. Councillors Reena Rastogi, Manu Krishna Singla, Ruchi Sharma and Manjit Kaur were among those present, along with Social Media In-charge Mukta.
Junior Engineer Abhishek Sharma and Swachh Bharat Mission expert Durgesh Kumar also participated in the programme. Their presence reflected the involvement of different municipal teams in the cleanliness and environmental campaign.
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Green spaces require sustained care after plantation. Regular watering, protection and maintenance can help improve the survival of saplings and support the long-term environmental objective of the campaign.
A Greener Surrounding for the Waste Facility
The Kail waste treatment plant is being positioned as a focus area for developing additional greenery under the campaign. Planting around the facility is intended to improve the surrounding landscape while reinforcing the importance of environmental responsibility alongside municipal sanitation work.
As the plantation programme progresses, the planned 2,000 saplings are expected to create a wider green cover around the plant. The initiative will require continued attention to maintenance so that the plantation effort can translate into a lasting environmental benefit.
Sankalp for a Clean, Beautiful and Green Yamunanagar-Jagadhri
During the programme, participants took a collective pledge to contribute actively to the creation of a clean, beautiful and green Yamunanagar-Jagadhri and to support environmental protection. The pledge underlined the role of both civic institutions and residents in maintaining public spaces.
The plantation drive at Kail therefore forms part of a broader civic message: cleanliness, responsible waste management and environmental conservation can be pursued together. The success of the initiative will ultimately depend not only on the number of saplings planted but also on their continued care and survival.
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Reader’s Note
This report is based on information provided about the Municipal Corporation’s plantation programme. The planned figure of 2,000 saplings refers to the stated campaign target around the Kail waste treatment plant and its premises. The environmental benefits of the initiative will depend on plantation, maintenance and the long-term survival of the saplings.
