Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 19: Department of Botany in collaboration with “Tree Talk Group” celebrated 15th Tree Talk Foundation Day-2025, marking fifteen years of dedicated service towards environmental awareness, tree conservation, taxonomic knowledge and sustainable living.
The Foundation Day celebration was held at Botanical Garden, University of Jammu (JU), where faculty members of Department of Botany, JU and Cluster University Jammu along with herbal innovators, taxonomists, social workers, research scholars and school students gathered to celebrate the tree talk journey.
The celebration was commemorated in the presence of Prof Neelu Rohmetra, Dean Research Studies, JU, who graced the occasion as the chief guest.
Prof Rohmetra in her remarks emphasized upon the urgent need for collective action to protect nature. She stated that planting and nurturing trees is not just an environmental duty but a moral responsibility towards future generations. She attributed the success of Tree Talk Campaign over the years to all volunteers, supporters and partners.
The Tree Talk Campaign was initiated by Om Prakash Vidyarthi (Retired IFS). Speaking on the occasion, Vidyarthi reiterated that environmental protection begins with awareness and action at the grassroots level. He highlighted the need to move beyond symbolic plantation and focus on long-term care and conservation of trees.
Earlier, Prof Susheel Verma, Head Department of Botany, presented welcome address. During the event various herbal innovators showcased various edible items, beverages and crafts made of plants and plant parts. The event highlighted the Tree Talk Group’s impactful work and renewed its commitment to addressing pressing environmental challenges such as deforestation, climate change and biodiversity loss.
Among others present on the occasion were Padma Shri awardee Romalo Ram, Dr Ashok Bhan (Retd IPS), Dr S P Vaid (Retd IPS), Dilbagh Singh (Retd IPS), Prof Yash Pal Sharma (Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences), Prof Veenu Kaul (former Head, Department of Botany) along with faculty members of the Department of Botany (JU).
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