PPAF and Taraqee Foundation plant 80,000 trees in Balochistan

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Taraqee Foundation with the support of United Nations Development Program (UNDP Pakistan), Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund – PPAF, Forest and Wildlife Department and Government of Balochistan, initiated a mass tree plantation campaign called “Chand Meri Zameen – Phool Mera Watan”. The drive targets multiple cities of Balochistan including Quetta, Pishin and Nushki. As part of the campaign close to 15,000 plants will be planted in Quetta, 35,000 in Maseelakh, 25,000 in Band Khushdil Khan and 10,000 plants each in Pishin and Nushki. The campaign aims to bring together various stakeholders including Government of Balochistan, local and International NGOs, agencies, student body, and the general public to carry forward Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision of a Clean and Green Pakistan.

Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund supported Taraqee Foundation to transform the deserted locations of Balochistan into a hub of greenery. PPAF provided gardening equipment and logistical support to its partner organization for the effective implementation of this program. Through the tree plantation drive, PPAF has tried to reinforce that trees are a natural capital.

Currently, the tree plantation drives are active in three targeted districts. To officially mark this campaign’s beginning, an inauguration ceremony was arranged by SP Noshki Police, Mr Javed Gharsheen at the Police Complex Noshki.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by government officials/community members; including Ms Adnana Rao Manager ESMU PPAF, DIG police Rakshan Division Mr Javed Jaskani, Commandant Noshki Malatia Col. Asif, Ex. Minister Haji Ghulam Dastigir Bedini, President Pakistan Union of Journalists Shehzada Zulfiqar, Mr Qurban Gharsheen Social Activist/ Deputy Secretary Sports & Culture PTI/CEO BEEJ organization, local community members and members of Hindu Business community to provide support to the noble cause.

The Mass Tree Plantation Campaign “Chand Meri Zameen – Phool Mera Watan” will be executed with full zeal. SP Police Noshki Mr Javed Gharsheen has undertaken the responsibility for maintaining these 10,000 planted saplings.

 

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