CU Punjab Celebrates World Environment Day 2026 with ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Plantation Drive
Bathinda 4 June ( PDL ) : The Central University of Punjab (CU Punjab), Bathinda, celebrated World Environment Day 2026 with great enthusiasm by organizing a plantation drive under the theme “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future” and the nationwide campaign “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam.” The programme was jointly organized by the Department of Environmental Sciences and Technology in collaboration with the NSS Cell, CUPB near the New Library on the university campus.
The plantation drive was inaugurated by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Raghavendra P. Tiwari, who planted tree saplings and called upon students and staff to actively contribute towards environmental conservation and sustainable development. Emphasizing the importance of trees in combating climate change and preserving ecological balance, Prof. Tiwari encouraged everyone to adopt environmentally responsible practices and participate in afforestation initiatives.
On this occasion, Registrar Dr. Vijay Sharma, Finance Officer Dr. Rajkumar Sharma, Prof. Sanjeev Thakur, Dean Student Welfare, Prof. Anil Mantha, Incharge (Stores & Purchase), and Prof. Rajesh Kumar, Incharge Librarian, were present. Faculty members from the Department of Environmental Sciences and Technology, including Prof. V.K. Garg, Prof. Sunil Mittal, Prof. P.K. Sahoo, and Dr. Dhanya M.S., also participated in the plantation drive along with university officers, staff members, and NSS volunteers.
Bipin Tripathi from Horticulture Wing of university informed that as part of the drive, a variety of saplings, including Triveni, Sukhchain, Terminalia (Arjun), and hedge plants, were planted across the campus to enhance its green cover and promote environmental sustainability. The participants pledged to nurture the planted saplings and contribute towards building a greener and healthier future. The programme concluded with a collective resolve to strengthen conservation efforts and support sustainable practices in line with the objectives of World Environment Day and the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign.

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