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Vana Mahotsav-2020 launched in Chandigarh

Chandigarh, Jul 10 (UNI) In order to sensitise the citizens regarding the importance of tree plantation, the Chandigarh Forest department on Friday launched the Vana Mahotsav-2020 by planting tree saplings at Forest Area on IT Park Road between Railway Light Point to Kishangarh village chowk under Manimajra beat, in association with the Central Reserve Police Force, Chandigarh.
According to Chief Conservator of Forests Debendra Dalai, IFS, 'Vana Mahotsav' or tree-plantation ceremony is celebrated every year in the month of July, to inculcate among the general public, the need for growing trees and nurturing them.
Due to the COVID pandemic situation prevailing in the entire country, no major ceremonial plantation was done to avoid possible crowding by the public, said Mr Dalai.
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