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Ganderbal, June 05, 2025: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Ganderbal, in collaboration with Sindh Forest Division Ganderbal and Vijay Memorial Educational Institute, Beehama, celebrated World Environment Day today at Vijay Memorial Educational Institute, Beehama Ganderbal..
The event aimed to raise awareness about environmental protection, sustainable living, and the importance of preserving natural resources. The plantation drive was a significant step towards promoting environmental conservation and encouraging community participation in protecting the environment.
The event was successfully conducted under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Arun Palli, Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Legal Services Authority) and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority. The initiative was effectively overseen by Ms. Shazia Tabasum, Member Secretary, J&K Legal Services Authority, and Mr. Abdul Nasir, Chairman, District Legal Services Authority, Ganderbal, along with the guidance of Mr. Sheikh Babar Hussain, Secretary, DLSA Ganderbal, whose collective leadership and support were instrumental in its successful execution.
As part of the celebrations, a plantation drive was also organized at the institute, where saplings were planted within the premises. This symbolic gesture underscored the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability, inspiring participants to take action towards a greener future.
During the event, Mr. Sajid Irfan, Deputy Legal Aid Defense Counsel (LADC) Ganderbal, delivered a thought-provoking lecture on understanding the topic environment and its crises. He also highlighted various judgments of the Apex Court related to environmental protection, emphasizing the importance of legal frameworks in addressing environmental concerns and promoting sustainability.
Ms. Shaheena Ali, Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel (LADC) Ganderbal, delivered an insightful talk on environmental protection, highlighting ways to safeguard the environment and raising awareness about various environmental laws. She also discussed the impacts and challenges of environmental degradation, emphasizing the importance of collective action to protect the planet earth..
The DLSA Ganderbal team, along with officials from Sindh Forest Division Ganderbal and faculty members of Vijay Memorial Educational Institute, participated in the plantation drive.
This initiative reflects the commitment of DLSA Ganderbal to promote environmental awareness and protection, in line with the vision of the Hon’ble Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh, and the Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority.
