Environmental Protection is Our Collective Moral Responsibility: Prashant Singh Negi
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Solan, August 11: Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Solan, Prashant Singh Negi, said that protecting the environment is the collective moral responsibility of every citizen. He was addressing children and other participants during an awareness camp organised as part of a plantation drive at Thethong village in Gram Panchayat Kakkarhatti, Subathu.
The awareness camp was organised jointly by the District Legal Services Authority, Solan, and the Forest Department. Negi planted a behda sapling at the premises of Shanti Niketan Ashram, Subathu, and urged participants to actively contribute to environmental conservation.
He emphasised that planting saplings must be accompanied by their proper care and protection. He said the saplings planted today would grow into trees in the future and play an important role in conserving forests, protecting groundwater and safeguarding the environment. Trees also help reduce the risk of landslides, he added.
Negi encouraged children to plant saplings on their birthdays and other special occasions and take responsibility for their upkeep. He urged everyone to join the plantation campaign and increase tree cover so that future generations can benefit from a healthier environment.
He also provided information about free legal assistance available through the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) toll-free helpline 15100. He encouraged people to resolve pending court cases through mediation and Lok Adalats, which can help save both time and money.
Negi further highlighted the provisions of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, and its amended rules. He said the legislation focuses not merely on punishment but on the rehabilitation, social reintegration and best interests of children in conflict with law.
He interacted with the students of Shanti Niketan Ashram and offered guidance for their better future.
Forest Range Officer Divya Sharma provided participants with practical guidance on protecting planted saplings and ensuring their proper care.
During the programme, students of Shanti Niketan Ashram planted around 50 medicinal and other saplings, including daddu, behda, amla, jadinu and ban, within the ashram premises.
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