GANDERBAL, JUNE 05: To raise awareness about environment and ecology among the masses, various functions were today held across Ganderbal district on the eve of ‘World Environment Day.
The day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and witnessed various activities including rallies, plantation and sanitation drives with the main event held within the premises of Kheer Bhawani temple Tullamulla.
The function was presided over by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Ganderbal, Gulzar Ahmad whereas functionaries of several departments including Forest and Education marked their presence.
Speaking on the occasion, the ADC highlighted the importance of the day and said that the purpose of celebrating this day is to spread awareness about conservation of the environment in the highest interest of mankind.
Later, Cleanness/ Sanitation drive was conducted within the premises of Temple and its adjoining areas.
