Principal
Prof. Dr. Ajay Sareen in yet another innovative venture carried out the
plantation of Parijat tree near the Yajnashala in the premises of Hans Raj
Mahila Maha Vidyalaya. Jalandhar. The plantation was done to spread the message
of water conservation. During the plantation, Parijat tree, also called
the Kalpavriksh was planted along with a traditional unglazened Matka filled
with water. The water oozing out from the pot can be enough for one week.
Such method conserves water and uses drip irrigation technique to water the
plants. Speaking on the occasion Principal Dr. Ajay Sareen said that it is our
prime concern to conserve and manage water while maintaining lush greenery in
the college campus. She added that more than 70% area of the college campus has
the green cover. On this occasion, ornamental plants were also planted in the
campus under the aegis of PG Department of Botany. Dr Anjana Bhatia, Head
Botany department said that drip irrigation is our ancient wisdom and we must
derive knowledge from our roots and manage a sustainable way of life. An online
workshop on medicinal herbs was also inaugurated in which more than 500
participants from various parts of the country took part enthusiastically. On
this occasion, Dr. Shweta, Dr. Nitika, Ms. Ramandeep, Ms.
Harpreet, Dr. Shuchi, Mr. Lakhwinder Singh, Mr. Pankaj Jyoti, Mr. Ravi
Maini, Mr. Vidhu Vohra, Mr. Tarun Mahajan, Mr. Ajay Kumar, Mr. Doodh Nath
and Mr. Nand Lal were also present.
