Jammu: Governor N. N. Vohra and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti have in their separate statements conveyed greetings on the auspicious occasion of Nauroz, which is also observed as World Arbour Day.
In his message of felicitations, Governor N N Vohra has observed that this festival has important cultural and religious significance and appealed to one and all to join hands in planting trees for saving our rapidly deteriorating environment.
Governor hoped that this auspicious day would be the harbinger of peace, progress and prosperity in the State.
In her message of greetings, the Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti hoped the festival which she has religious and cultural significance, becomes harbinger of peace, progress and prosperity for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Mehbooba Mufti appealed people to join hands on this day, which marks the beginning of plantation season, in planting more and more trees for preserving the environment.