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Tenneco Clean Air, Indian Army and Vaghmi Foundation Launch 5,000-Tree Plantation Drive in Pune

Pune, Jan 19 (UNI) Rapid urbanization in recent years has led to large-scale tree cutting, disturbing ecological balance and contributing to rising temperatures and declining air quality. Against this backdrop, urban forestry has emerged as a vital solution for restoring environmental harmony and building climate resilience.
In a strong step towards environmental conservation and sustainable urban forestry, Tenneco Clean Air India Ltd, in association with the Indian Army (15 Battalion, Jat Regiment) and Vaghmi Foundation, organized a large-scale Vrikshavropan Abhiyan (Tree Plantation Drive) aiming to plant 5,000 trees within a month, reinforcing the collective commitment of corporate, civil society, and the armed forces towards a cleaner and healthier environment, a release stated on Monday.
The Vrikshavropan Abhiyan, conducted under the guidance and protocol of the Indian Army – 15 Battalion, Jat Regiment, reflects a collaborative effort to enhance green cover and promote long-term environmental sustainability.
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