Taking a big step towards environmental protection and green development, Dehradun Municipal Corporation has decided to celebrate Harela festival on a large scale this year. Mayor Saurabh Thapliyal has set a target of planting one lakh saplings on behalf of the Municipal Corporation this time, which will be an important effort towards developing the city as a green city. Also, saplings will be planted using Miyawaki method in collaboration with Forest Research Institute. Harela festival is traditionally celebrated in Uttarakhand on 16th July and on this occasion, plantation is done expressing gratitude towards nature. Mayor Saurabh Thapliyal informed that suitable sites have been identified in the city for plantation. At these places, plant species have been carefully selected according to the site. Plants have been purchased from the Forest Department and preliminary preparations have been started in various areas. The Municipal Corporation has appealed to common citizens, schools, institutions and voluntary organizations to participate in this campaign. The mayor said that every plant is a life and if we all plant even one plant and protect it, then Dehradun can be made a truly green city. The mayor also informed that the corporation is also working towards making a green policy in collaboration with the Forest Research Institute (FRI). This policy will be helpful in increasing greenery in the city and conducting greening activities in a planned manner.
Plantation will be done using Miyawaki technique
Municipal commissioner Namami Bansal said that this time the Municipal Corporation has decided to adopt the Miyawaki method for plantation. Under this technique, plants will be classified according to the height of 10 feet, four feet and two feet and will be planted in such a way that they not only grow fast but also survive for a long time.
