New Delhi: Expressing grave concern the deteriorating air quality of national capital noted environmentalist and director general of the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) Sunita Narain said, “Delhi’s air quality is continuously deteriorating, making it difficult to breathe. People of urban areas should cooperate with rural communities to stop activities like stubble burning, which increases pollution. She was speaking at a seminar at a seminar organized by the Indian nurserymen Association (INA) on the theme-‘Green Revolution and Plant Parenting’.
She laid emphasis on the need for collective efforts, considering the care of plants as a parental responsibility. ‘If we have to cut trees from an economic point of view, then we must ensure that a new tree is also planted. ‘The government has now classified bamboo as grass, making it easier to cut and sell bamboo, which is a positive step towards environmental conservation, she added. Besides the seminar, INA also hold its general annual meeting at the Constitution Club of India.
Several prominent personalities attendant the event which saw a large turnout including scientists, horticultural experts, nurserymen, and plant enthusiasts, all coming together to discuss the future of greenery and sustainable practices. They highlighted the importance of conservation of the environment. Former Rajya Sabha MP KC tyagi lamented that old trees are being felled in Delhi and new plants are not being planted, due to which greenery in the city has reduced. He also stressed on increasing the green belt in Delhi and the importance of caring for plants. “China has succeeded in converting deserts into green belt, and India too will have to change its mindset to spread more greenery.
Caring for plants is essential to secure the future of the coming generations, tyagi who graced the seminar as the Guest of Honour added. He suggested that such programmes should be organised regularly in other cities too, so that awareness about trees increases among people and concrete steps can be taken towards spreading greenery in the country. Underscoring the need to educate students on this very subject.
Horticulture scientist S.S. Sindhu said that the paucity of forests has become the main reason for the increasing level of global warming. Trees are essential for our environment as they help regulate temperature. Create favorable weather for rainfall and absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, they release oxygen which is essential for life. He stressed that with the proper care and protection of trees, we can maintain environmental balance and reduce the threat of global warming.
Terming tree plantation as an important task. He further added that transplantation of trees at the right time and conditions is very important. For this, pruning of trees and correct selection of planting sites is necessary . The best time to transplant a tree is usually when the leaves have fallen and the tree is in stress on the tree and gives it time to flourish new roots.
INA president YP Singh highlighted the association’s contributions to landscaping and sectors, acknowledging its key role in accelerating the growth of this industry across India. He extended his gratitude to all the guests and participants for their support.
