{"id":3762,"date":"2025-04-26T15:06:48","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T15:06:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theasiaspeaks.com\/?p=3762"},"modified":"2025-04-26T15:06:49","modified_gmt":"2025-04-26T15:06:49","slug":"sowing-the-future-aarifeen-school-and-jhelum-valley-forest-division-unite-for-a-greener-kashmir","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theasiaspeaks.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/26\/sowing-the-future-aarifeen-school-and-jhelum-valley-forest-division-unite-for-a-greener-kashmir\/","title":{"rendered":"Sowing the Future | Aarifeen School and Jhelum Valley Forest Division Unite for a Greener Kashmir"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"230f1fddcf62ac2c0ab18f4eb7ad4e3e\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<amp-ad width=\"100vw\" height=\"320\"\r\n     type=\"adsense\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9616378591579964\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"4503876622\"\r\n     data-auto-format=\"rspv\"\r\n     data-full-width=\"\">\r\n  <div overflow=\"\"><\/div>\r\n<\/amp-ad>\n<\/div>\n<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>2 Minute, 11 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\"><code>ASIA SPEAKS NEWS SERVICE <\/code><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Baramulla: April 26, 2025:Aarifeen School of Excellence, Kindergarten Campus Baramulla, in collaboration with the Jhelum Valley Forest Division, organized a Plantation Drive within the school campus to promote environmental awareness and green practices among young learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/theasiaspeaks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-20-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theasiaspeaks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-20-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/theasiaspeaks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-20-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/theasiaspeaks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-20-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/theasiaspeaks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-20-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/theasiaspeaks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-20-2048x1536.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The event was graced by Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Mr. Ashish Bishnoi, who attended as the Chief Guest. His presence inspired students and staff to strengthen their commitment towards environmental conservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The plantation drive witnessed enthusiastic participation from kindergarten students, teachers, and staff members. Various saplings were planted across the campus to enhance greenery and instill eco-friendly values from an early age. Officials from the Forest Division guided the plantation Drive and interacted with the students, highlighting the importance of trees in maintaining ecological balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the inaugural ceremony, Mr. Bishnoi delivered an insightful address to the students, emphasizing the critical importance of environmental conservation and the role each individual plays in protecting nature. Speaking to the young students, he encouraged them to think of the environment as their \u201csecond home\u201d and urged them to plant more trees, reduce waste, and be mindful of their ecological footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/theasiaspeaks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-21-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theasiaspeaks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-21-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/theasiaspeaks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-21-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/theasiaspeaks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-21-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/theasiaspeaks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-21.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe future of our planet rests on your shoulders,\u201d Mr. Bishnoi remarked. \u201cEvery tree you plant today is a step towards a healthier, greener world for tomorrow. As future leaders, it is your responsibility to take care of this beautiful earth for generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/theasiaspeaks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-22-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theasiaspeaks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-22-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/theasiaspeaks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-22-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/theasiaspeaks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-22-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/theasiaspeaks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-22-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/theasiaspeaks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-22.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking with the media on the sidelines of the event, Campus Coordinator Raiesa Beigh said, &#8220;Today&#8217;s plantation drive is a step towards sowing the seeds of responsibility and environmental consciousness among our students. We firmly believe that change begins at a young age, and by involving children in such initiatives, we aim to create a generation that not only understands the importance of nature but also actively works towards its preservation. I am deeply thankful to the Jhelum Valley Forest Division for their invaluable support and collaboration, which made this initiative a success. At Aarifeen School of Excellence, we are committed to providing holistic education that nurtures not just academic excellence but also social and environmental responsibility.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/theasiaspeaks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-23-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theasiaspeaks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-23-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/theasiaspeaks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-23-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/theasiaspeaks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-23-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/theasiaspeaks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-23-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/theasiaspeaks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-23.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Hanan Khalid Khan, Principal of Aarifeen School of Excellence , highlighted the significance of environmental responsibility during the plantation drive\u2019s inaugural ceremony. 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