The Department of Community Medicine at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, under its ongoing Family Adoption Programme, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Kashmir ESRAG (Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group) and Kashmir Concern, organized a mega plantation and cleanliness drive in Noorbagh area of Srinagar on Thursday.
Around 180 MBBS students from GMC Srinagar participated in the initiative along with volunteers, local village heads (Sarpanchs and Numberdars), and members of the community. The drive aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and improving public hygiene in the locality.
Participants carried out a large-scale plantation activity to increase green cover while simultaneously conducting a cleanliness drive to remove waste from different areas of Noorbagh. Students and volunteers worked together to clean public spaces and plant saplings as part of the effort to create a healthier environment.
Head of the Department of Community Medicine, GMC Srinagar, said the Family Adoption Programme is designed to sensitize medical students about the social and environmental factors that influence health. He noted that maintaining a clean environment and promoting green spaces are essential aspects of preventive healthcare.
Representatives from the Rotary Club of Kashmir ESRAG and Kashmir Concern appreciated the active participation of the medical students and the cooperation extended by local residents. They reiterated their commitment to supporting sustainable development and public health initiatives through collaborations with educational institutions.
Local village heads also welcomed the initiative, stating that the drive not only helped improve the surroundings of Noorbagh but also created awareness among residents regarding the importance of cleanliness and tree plantation.
The programme concluded with participants pledging to continue similar initiatives aimed at promoting a cleaner and greener Kashmir.
