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| CHDC observes World Soil Day | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 5 : In spirit with the UN declaration of year 2015 as International year of soils, Charitable Home for Destitute Children Chhani Rama Jammu observed world soil day today and hosted 389th Tree Talk interaction to spread awareness on values of healthy soils and food productivity linked climate change concerns. S N Sharma-President while welcoming guests, invitees and office bearers, applauded the concept of Tree Talk campaign but expressed concern that Shivaliks are facing soil erosion and water scarcity and appealed the masses for tree plantation and conservation of water resources in the backdrop of climate change. S C Sharma Retd CCF shared concern and said that widespread use of non biodegradable plastics need to be phased out so as to revive eco-friendly lifestyle. O P Sharma Director Ecology Environment Remote Sensing and others planted sacred Parijat and Bael ,A K Sharma and S N Sharma planted Bahera whereas Lady teachers planted Amaltas and Harshangar on the occasion. O P Sharma highlighted traditional art and craft based on clay. He shared that soils act as sponge to hold water ,soil micro-organisms maintain soil health and soil degradation is a major concern in Shivaliks and Chanab valley. |
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