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| JMC launches mega plantation drive at Kot Bhalwal dumping site | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 17: Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), in collaboration with the Urban Forest Division, Jammu, today launched a mega plantation drive at the municipal dumping site at Kot Bhalwal. The initiative was inaugurated by JMC Commissioner Dr. Devansh Yadav (IAS) and aims to plant 5,000 saplings in and around the dumping site to create a green buffer zone, improve environmental conditions, and enhance the ecological landscape of the area. The plantation drive is being undertaken under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).
The initiative forms part of JMC’s ongoing efforts to promote environmental conservation, ecological restoration, and sustainable waste management practices. It seeks to transform the area surrounding the dumpsite into a greener and healthier environment while contributing to improved air quality and urban biodiversity. Under the programme, a dense urban forest will be developed using the Miyawaki Method, a scientifically proven technique that facilitates rapid growth of native plant species and creates a self-sustaining ecosystem. The project is expected to serve as a model for ecological restoration and urban greening initiatives in the region. Officers and officials of Jammu Municipal Corporation and the Urban Forest Division actively participated in the plantation programme by planting saplings and reaffirming their commitment to environmental stewardship.
The drive is expected to significantly increase green cover, improve air quality, reduce pollution, enhance biodiversity, and contribute to the overall well-being of citizens.
Speaking on the occasion, Commissioner JMC, Dr. Devansh Yadav (IAS), emphasized the importance of afforestation in combating environmental degradation and mitigating the impacts of climate change. He stated that the plantation of 5,000 saplings at the Kot Bhalwal dumpsite would help rejuvenate the area, strengthen the local ecosystem, and gradually transform the surroundings into a sustainable green zone.
The Commissioner further informed that nearly 70 percent of the bioremediation work at the Kot Bhalwal dumpsite has already been completed under Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban 2.0, with the remaining work targeted for completion within the next two months. He noted that the plantation drive complements the ongoing remediation efforts and reflects JMC’s commitment to converting environmentally stressed sites into productive and environmentally sustainable spaces.
Senior officers and field staff present on the occasion pledged to ensure proper care, monitoring, and maintenance of the saplings to maximize their survival and long-term environmental benefits.
The plantation drive reflects the strong partnership between Jammu Municipal Corporation and the Urban Forest Division in advancing environmental sustainability and responsible urban governance. Both departments reiterated their resolve to undertake similar initiatives in the future and continue working towards a cleaner, healthier, and greener Jammu. |
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