The environment plays a vital role in the existence of life. It consists of plants, animals, food, natural resources, water, and so on. Ancient humans lived in a natural environment and hence led a healthy life. But in recent times, the environment has been highly harmed due to human selfishness and greed, engulfing it with pollution/contamination.
The Horticulture Department of the University of Hyderabad (UoH) in collaboration with an NGO – the United Way, Hyderabad celebrated World Environment Day on June 5, 2024 at the South Campus, University of Hyderabad.
Prof. BJ Rao, Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Devesh Nigam, Registrar, Dr. Suvashisa Rana, Chief Warden, Dr. B. Krishnaiah, NSS Coordinator and Sri A Srinivas Rao, Joint Registrar – Horticulture, faculty members, officials and staff from UoH and Ms. Rekha Srinivasan, CEO, United Way of Hyderabad and their team were also present and planted saplings of 25 each of Indian almond badam, Jamun (neradu), Mahogany and Kannugu total of 100.
The plantation drive was organised by the Department of Horticulture of the University.