New Delhi :Resident Commission, Jammu & Kashmir government, New Delhi, Wednesday observed Earth Day 2026 with plantation drives conducted across its premises in Delhi and Amritsar, aligning with this year’s global theme “Our Power, Our Planet.”
Marking the occasion, Additional Resident Commissioner, Resident Commission, J&K, led the officers and staff in planting the saplings at J&K House, 5 Prithviraj Road, New Delhi.
The green initiative was implemented simultaneously at J&K House in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, and J&K House in Amritsar, with the involvement of Manager-cum-Protocol Officers and staff. The Additional Resident Commissioner emphasized the critical importance of environmental conservation, urging employees to engage in regular plantation activities rather than treating them as a one-time event. He highlighted that collective actions today will influence the planet’s health for future generations, with each sapling planted contributing to a greener environment. The Earth Day activities were designed to reinforce the Commission’s commitment to ecological responsibility and to promote institutional participation in climate action. Officials indicated that the ongoing plantation and maintenance of green spaces at J&K Houses would be monitored to ensure a lasting impact. Earth Day, observed globally on April 22, aims to raise awareness and mobilize action for environmental protection, with this year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” focusing on the significance of both individual and collective efforts in fostering sustainable change.
