Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, UT of J&K, Shri Manoj Sinha launched the "Green Jammu & Kashmir Drive: 2022-23" from AIIMS, Vijaypur and announced the target for the planting of 1.5 Crore saplings. The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor released the compilation of “Green J&K Drive: 2021-22” followed by release of brochure on “Trees: Best friends of Industry” by the J&K Pollution Control Committee. The Jammu and Kashmir Social Forestry (Plantation) Rules-2022 were also unveiled on the occasion. The main attraction of the function was that of livestreaming of plantation drives from 270 different locations across UT of J&K, which was done simultaneously for the first time.
Hon’ble Lt Governor reiterated the J&K Government's commitment towards sustainable management of rich natural wealth to combat climate change and ensure a better future for younger generations. He said that "Protection & conservation of natural resources and striking a perfect balance between nature & development is our topmost priority".