LEH, May 10: Ladakh LG Office on Sunday launched a major environmental initiative involving the plantation of 2,100 cherry saplings at Phyang in Leh under the guidance of His Holiness Drikung Skyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche.
The drive, organised by the Drikung Dharma Foundation with support from the Sankalp Taru Foundation, aims to expand green cover, curb environmental degradation and promote sustainable development in the Union Territory.
On the occasion, the administration also announced a public participation programme encouraging every family in Ladakh to plant at least 10 saplings and ensure their survival. Families achieving the highest survival rates will be recognised and awarded.
The Lieutenant Governor’s office reaffirmed its goal of increasing Ladakh’s green cover to at least 5 per cent over the next two years, improving oxygen levels and transforming the region into a more eco-friendly tourist destination.
