Deepak Pauskar, Minister for PWD, planting a sapling in presence of Manish Lambor, Sarpanch Collem, Milendra Velip, BDO and others.
PANAJI
V M Salgaocar Corporation Pvt. Ltd organized a plantation drive at Collem Village, Dharbandora Taluka to celebrate the occasion of Van Mahotsav. The dignitaries present on the occasion were Deepak Pauskar, PWD Minister, Paresh Parab, Assistant Conservator of Forests, Milendra Velip, Block Development Officer, Manish Lambor, Sarpanch, Collem Panchayat, along with locals from Collem Village and company officials. After the V M Salgaocar Corporation also gave saplings of fruit bearing trees to locals to encourage them to plant and nurture the tress.Plantation drives were also held across different locations in the State of Goa during the week coinciding with Van Mahotsav between July 1 to 7.
Speaking on the occasion Deepak Pauskar, PWD Minister said, “Today all of us should pledge to make the environs beautiful and green. We are thankful to V M Salgaocar Corporation for providing saplings and barrels and making this Vanmahotsav successful. We hope to receive continuous support from them even in future.” Emphasizing the need to protect and conserve the environment Dattaraj V Salgaocar, Chairman, V M Salgaocar Corporation Pvt Ltd said, “We as a responsible business organisation has always protected and conserved the environment. We propagate sustainable ways in all our business practices. I am happy to see the high enthusiasm exhibited by all who have come forth for the drive. Let us all pledge not only to plant trees but also nurture them.”
