Aug 3: Jammu is breathing greener this monsoon, thanks to a spirited tree plantation drive led by the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) in collaboration with the Urban Forestry Division. As part of the ambitious ‘Clean Jammu, Green Jammu’ initiative, over 30,000 saplings have already taken root across the city, with a target of 60,000 trees to be achieved by August 15.
At the heart of this mission is a vision—not just of ecological restoration but of community-led environmental revival. JMC Commissioner Dr. Devansh Yadav, the driving force behind the campaign, has emphasized public participation as the cornerstone of success. His call to “plant a tree in your mother’s name” transforms a civic action into a personal tribute—one that ties environmentalism with emotional legacy.
The campaign’s next milestone is a mega plantation event on August 5 at 9:30 AM, where 10,000 saplings will be planted using the Miyawaki method at the Forest Office premises, Qasim Nagar, Narwal. This technique, known for rapid forest growth and dense plantation, will create Jammu’s first urban Miyawaki forest—an eco-legacy in the making.
But what makes this campaign truly commendable is not just its numbers—it’s the multi-stakeholder engagement it fosters. Students, NGOs, civil servants, volunteers, and citizens are uniting with a shared sense of purpose. It’s no longer about compliance with environmental mandates; it’s about contributing to a movement.
Beyond beautifying public spaces, these green corridors will combat air pollution, enhance biodiversity, mitigate urban heat, and build climate resilience. The fact that each sapling is being mapped and monitored ensures accountability, continuity, and care—traits often missing from past plantation drives.
In a world grappling with environmental apathy, Jammu’s green mission stands out as action with heart and science. It’s a timely reminder that ecological restoration isn’t the job of a few departments—it’s a collective civic responsibility.
On August 5, let us all turn up—not just to plant trees, but to nurture a greener legacy for future generations. After all, the most sustainable cities are those where nature is not an afterthought, but a shared priority.
