Leh, May 19 : The second phase of a plantation drive was conducted at the Leh Campus of the University of Ladakh on Monday under the direction of Chancellor of the University and Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, as part of efforts aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and ecological conservation on the campus.
Vice Chancellor Saket Kushwaha led the programme by planting saplings and encouraging participation in environmental initiatives among faculty members, staff and university officials.
Teaching and non-teaching staff of the university participated in the plantation campaign, with organisers stating that the drive formed part of the institution’s broader efforts to strengthen green practices and improve ecological awareness within the campus community.
Officials said the initiative was intended to reinforce environmental responsibility and contribute towards the development of a sustainable and eco-conscious academic environment in the region.
The plantation drive also reflects the university administration’s continued focus on conservation measures and green infrastructure amid growing emphasis on climate resilience and ecological protection in Ladakh.
