Seeds of change: BU organises plantation drive

By Medhansh Das

A plantation drive was organised at Bennett University by the the Alexis Social Service and Welfare Club in collaboration with the Sustainability Committee on Thursday, January 25.

This event was a part of the university’s weeklong celebration, “Humara Uttar Pradesh”, to mark the commencement of the new semester. It aimed to foster a sense of community and responsibility among students, encompassed diverse activities such as digital poster making, painting, poetry competitions, and a bonfire.

Kritivardhan, the sub-head of the Alexis club, expressed optimism about the event's potential impact on students. He emphasised the urgent need for sustainable development in the NCR region given its burgeoning population. "I hope this event will give out a message to the students of Bennett to think of the future and sustainable development of our Earth, and right now it is the need of the hour," he said.

A student plants a sapling inside the campus. (Photo by Vaayun Sachdeva)

The plantation drive symbolised a proactive step toward fostering a greener and healthier environment, with students actively participating in planting trees and saplings within the campus premises. The collaboration between the Alexis club and the Sustainability Committee underscored the significance of collective efforts in addressing environmental challenges.

By engaging in a hands-on approach to tree planting, students connected with nature, realising the importance of individual contributions to preserving the ecosystem. Beyond the immediate visual impact of the newly planted trees, the event carried a symbolic significance, representing the collective responsibility of the student community towards sustainable living and environmental conservation.

The act of planting trees communicated a powerful message about the imperative of ecological balance, highlighting the role individuals, even within an academic setting, play in contributing to a greener and healthier planet. The Bennett University community, through this initiative, showcased its commitment to sustainable practices and its role in shaping a more environmentally conscious future.

(The writer is a Semester III student of the BA (Journalism and Mass Communication) programme.)