NSS Tree Plantation & Plastic-Free Campaign | Pharmacy Department | Village Bohan Hoshiarpur

Under the esteemed guidance and support of the Worthy Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Chander Mohan, Director-Principal, Dr. Maninder Pal Singh, and HODs Mr. Rishab Bhanot, Dr. Abhinav Anand, and Mr. Davinder Singh, the University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences NSS Unit successfully organized an NSS Community Social Responsibility Activity on Tree Plantation & Plastic-Free Campaign at Village Bohan, Hoshiarpur on 11 February 2026.

Objective of the Activity

The primary objective of the activity was to promote environmental awareness, encourage sustainable living practices, and sensitize the local community about the importance of tree plantation, pollution control, biodiversity conservation, and plastic-free living.

Student Participation & Awareness Activities

A total of 50 NSS volunteer students actively participated in the campaign. The volunteers prepared awareness charts and posters and delivered short speeches highlighting:

• Importance of tree plantation

• Pollution control and environmental protection

• Conservation of biodiversity

• Hazards of single-use plastics

The awareness messages were presented in the presence of the Village Sarpanch, Mr. Gurcharan Singh, along with Panchayat members and community representatives, who also actively participated in the awareness rally.

Plastic-Free Awareness Campaign

As part of the Plastic-Free Campaign, NSS volunteers motivated villagers to:

• Avoid single-use plastics

• Use cloth and jute bags

• Adopt eco-friendly alternatives

• Practice waste segregation

• Follow reuse and recycling methods

A “Say No to Plastic” awareness rally was conducted throughout the village to spread the message of a cleaner and greener environment.

Tree Plantation Drive

During the activity, a tree plantation drive was carried out, in which six saplings were planted:

• Three saplings near the footpath

• Three saplings at Ram Leela Ground

This initiative emphasized the vital role of trees in reducing pollution, conserving biodiversity, and maintaining ecological balance.

Faculty Supervision & Coordination

The entire activity was successfully supervised by two faculty members (Lecturers), Ms. Gurleen Kaur and Ms. Gurjit Kaur, with the support of NSS Coordinator Ms. Namrata, ensuring smooth execution, discipline, and active student engagement.

Conclusion

The NSS Tree Plantation & Plastic-Free Campaign proved to be a meaningful initiative that strengthened community awareness, environmental responsibility, and student involvement. The activity reinforced the commitment of the institution towards creating a greener, cleaner, and plastic-free future.