The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with the Lalitpur Metropolitan Municipality City organized a tree plantation program to celebrate World Environment Day on Wednesday.

Minister for Forest and Environment Nawal Kishor Sah Sudi, Lalitpur Metropolitan City Mayor Chribabu Maharjan and Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava participated in the tree plantation program near Chardham Temple, Sankata Bridge, Ward No 1, Lalitpur, Nepal.

Several political representatives, government officials, social workers and environment enthusiasts participated in the event, highlighting the shared commitment for the protection and preservation of the environment. 

The Ambassador of India to Nepal, in his address, highlighted that the special event had been organized especially on the occasion of the World Environment Day to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the environment and to encourage individual and collective efforts to safeguard it for future generations, reads a statement issued by the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu today.

The Minister for Forest and Environment, and the Mayor of Lalitpur Metropolitan City, in their remarks, emphasized the importance of cooperation and partnerships in protecting the planet for future generations.

150 trees were planted by the participants during the event.