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The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) marked World Environment Day by undertaking a plantation drive at Parsik Hill, where more than 200 native tree saplings were planted in collaboration with Heartfulness Institute and Adani Realty. Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde highlighted the importance of tree plantation and conservation amid rising temperatures and growing environmental concerns. The civic body also carried out plantation activities across all eight administrative divisions of Navi Mumbai, planting over 2,000 trees. As part of a broader environmental initiative, NMMC has set a target of planting one lakh trees over the next year, with a focus on native species, biodiversity conservation and sustainable maintenance through the use of treated wastewater.
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) planted more than 200 native tree saplings at Parsik Hill on World Environment Day as part of a citywide plantation campaign that saw over 2,000 trees being planted across all eight administrative divisions of the municipal area.
The plantation drive was organised by the civic body's Garden Department in association with Heartfulness Institute and Adani Realty. Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde led the initiative and stressed the need for environmental conservation amid increasing temperatures and changing climatic conditions. He said the adverse effects of environmental degradation were becoming increasingly visible and noted that encouraging every individual to plant and nurture at least one tree could contribute towards addressing the challenge.
The plantation activity at Parsik Hill witnessed the participation of several municipal officials and representatives from partner organisations. Among those present were Garden Department Deputy Commissioner Smita Kale, Zone 1 Deputy Commissioner Somnath Potre, Property Department Deputy Commissioner Bhagwat Doiphode, Assistant Commissioner of Gardens Rutuja Gavli, Executive Engineer Madan Waghchaude, Belapur Assistant Commissioner Prashant Nerkar, Assistant Garden Officer Bhalchandra Gavli, Garden Superintendents Prakash Giri and Vijay Kamble, and Garden Assistant Raj Bangar.
Representatives from Heartfulness Institute, including Kamlesh Patel and Nivedita Shreyans, as well as Adani Realty officials Annu Jaibalan and Prashant Rajhans, also participated in the programme.
A key feature of the initiative was the emphasis on biodiversity through the plantation of native tree species such as Bakul, Bahava and Neem. The civic body stated that indigenous species were selected to strengthen the local ecosystem and improve long-term environmental sustainability.
The plantation programme also incorporated the “Ek Vriksh Aai Chya Navane (Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam)” initiative. Under the programme, a nameplate bearing the name of the participant’s mother was installed alongside each sapling planted. Speaking on the initiative, Dr Shinde said that the emotional connection associated with mothers added a meaningful dimension to the plantation drive. He remarked that just as a mother plays a vital role in an individual’s life, the Earth also deserves care and protection from every citizen.
Dr Shinde emphasised that the campaign should not remain limited to a single-day observance but evolve into a sustained environmental movement. He noted that while more than 200 native saplings were planted at Parsik Hill, plantation activities were simultaneously being carried out across all eight municipal divisions, resulting in the planting of over 2,000 trees.
The Municipal Commissioner further announced NMMC’s goal of planting one lakh trees at suitable locations over the next year as part of its long-term environmental strategy.
The event also saw active participation from National Service Scheme (NSS) students of Pillai College and local residents who regularly visit the Parsik Hill area for morning walks. According to the civic administration, treated wastewater generated by NMMC will be used for maintaining the newly planted saplings. Dr Shinde expressed confidence that collective participation and sustained commitment would play a crucial role in strengthening environmental conservation and urban greening efforts across Navi Mumbai.
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