09/05/2026
Kashmir Concern Leads Mega Plantation Drive at S.P. College Under ‘Green Campus for Clean Air’ Initiative
Srinagar, May 9: In a significant step towards promoting environmental sustainability and cleaner air, Kashmir Concern, in collaboration with TCI Cement and S.P. College, organized a mega plantation drive under its flagship initiative, “Green Campus for Clean Air,” at the college campus in Srinagar on Friday.
The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from around 170 students of R.P. School, Lawaypora, alongside volunteers, civil society members, environmentalists, police officers, and representatives of the civil administration. Volunteers from Team Red (NGO) played a key role in coordinating and ensuring the smooth conduct of the event.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Touseef Ahmed of Kashmir Concern highlighted the importance of collective action in addressing environmental challenges.
“Collaboration is the key to combating air pollution and restoring ecological balance. Today’s overwhelming response shows that when institutions and citizens unite, meaningful change becomes possible,” he said.
The plantation drive aimed to expand green cover within the S.P. College campus, raise awareness about air pollution, and inspire students to take an active role in environmental conservation.
Among the prominent participants were SSP Traffic Ajaz Bhat (IPS), SSP Enforcement Tourism Dr. S.D. Choudary (JKPS), Tehsildar Sopore Sheikh Tariq, HoD Community Medicine GMC Srinagar Dr. Salim Khan, SDPO Zakura Ashiq Hussain, DFO SMC Forest Division Lateef Bhat, and the Vice Principal of S.P. College along with faculty members and students.
Other notable attendees included Dr. Saleem Wani, Adil Shah, Irfan Gujju, environmentalist Manzoor Wangnoo, State Awardee and social activist Sadat Nasir Aslam, Rouf Tramboo, Peerzada Fayaz, Shahid Imran, SP Qalander and Prominent Social Activist Ajaz Kashani. Besides, Creative Eco-Huts CEO Rizwan Kar was also present.
Members of Kashmir Concern included, Senior Journalist & Secretary General Azhar Hussain Tantray and Journalist & Media Incharge Fahad Amin Khan also participated in the drive along with several members of civil society.
Kashmir Concern reiterated its commitment to expanding the “Green Campus for Clean Air” initiative to more educational institutions across Kashmir, with the aim of encouraging youth-led action for a greener and healthier future.
