The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) has officially started its Plantation Week with a large tree plantation drive held across its main campus and Girls’ Hostel area. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
The programme was inaugurated by Prof. Abdul Wahid Makhdoomi, Registrar of IUST, in the presence of senior university officials. These included the Finance Officer, Dean Research, Provost of the Girls’ Hostel, Dean Outreach, NSS Coordinator, Estates Division staff, as well as students and research scholars who took active part in the drive.
Speaking at the event, Prof. Makhdoomi highlighted the importance of protecting the environment. He said that educational institutions play a key role in spreading awareness about sustainable practices and encouraging young people to care for nature.
The week-long programme will include plantation drives at several locations such as the main campus, Skill Development Campus, Alamdar Memorial College of Nursing and Medical Technology, and the Charar-i-Sharief campus.
The initiative is being coordinated by Dr. Aijaz A Qureshi, Assistant Registrar (Landscaping), in collaboration with the J&K Forest Department, Forest Research Institute J&K, Dean Outreach Office, National Service Scheme (NSS), Alpine Club, and the Divisional Forest Offices of Awantipora and Budgam.
Students, scholars, and staff members will actively participate throughout the week, showing the university’s strong commitment to environmental sustainability and green practices.
Earlier, IUST also organised a plantation drive under the theme “Donate, Plant or Own a Tree” in partnership with the Department of Sericulture, Government of Jammu & Kashmir. During that event, mulberry saplings were planted across the campus, helping to improve biodiversity and green cover.
This Plantation Week reflects IUST’s continued efforts to promote environmental awareness and encourage community participation in protecting nature.
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