Ludhiana (Gurvinder Sidhu)In a determined effort to raise awareness about environmental pollution and the vital role of trees, Punjab’s Housing and Urban Development Minister, Hardeep Singh Mundian, flagged off an environmental awareness ‘Walkathon’ on Sunday morning at Samrala Chowk.
Organized by Nature’s Friend in collaboration with Marshall Aid Foundation, Team 1699, Sambhav Foundation, Sehyog Enterprises and other partners, the event drew enthusiastic participation from volunteers, NGOs, and community stakeholders.
Minister Mundian commended the participants for their commitment to environmental conservation, underscoring the urgent need to adopt sustainable practices to safeguard Mother Earth. He highlighted the Punjab and emphasized the state government’s initiatives, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, to preserve the state’s environmental health. Quoting the Gurbani verse, ‘Pawan Guru, Paani Pitaah, Mata Dharat Mahat’ (air as teacher, water as father, and earth as mother), Mundian urged everyone to embrace the teachings of the Gurus to protect the environment for future generations.
Participants, carrying placards with messages like Save Trees, Save Earth, Conserve Environment, and Clean and Green Ludhiana, marched with resolve, pledging to act as responsible citizens in preserving natural resources.
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