🌳 Plant Trees, Save Lives – 4-Day Green Drive by Defence Colony Youth Welfare Society, Agra 🌳
Duration: 4 Days
Organized by: Defence Colony Youth Welfare Society, Agra
Objective: Not just to plant trees, but to create and nurture a Green Legacy for future generations.
🗓️ Day 1 – Inauguration & Plantation of Oxygen-Giving Trees
The green drive began with great enthusiasm as community members gathered for the formal inauguration.
Activities of the day:
Opening speech by Society President Rajeev Soi, highlighting the importance of tree plantation.
Plantation of oxygen-rich native trees such as Neem, Peepal, and Banyan.
Children and elderly alike participated, showing that environmental care spans all age groups.
Discussion on tree selection based on local ecology and long-term benefits.
“If you don’t plant trees, where will you find air to breathe?” – echoed through the gathering.
🗓️ Day 2 – Plantation of Fruit-Bearing Trees & Awareness Campaign
On the second day, the focus shifted to fruit-bearing trees that benefit both nature and the local community.
Activities of the day:
Plantation of trees like Mango, Jamun, and Kadamba in designated areas of the colony.
Interactive awareness session led by Gyanendra Yadav (Vice President) and Raju Chauhan (Organizing Secretary), explaining:
Benefits of trees for air, water, and temperature regulation.
Role of trees in attracting birds and supporting biodiversity.
Children held placards with slogans:
“Staying connected to nature is true humanity.”
“One Tree – One Life.”
🗓️ Day 3 – Implementation of ‘Matka Technique’ & Tree Guard Installation
Innovation met tradition on Day 3 with the practical implementation of the Matka Technique.
Activities of the day:
Matkas (earthen pots) were buried near the roots of newly planted trees. These slowly release water into the soil, conserving water and preventing heat stress – especially important during Agra’s summer.
This sustainable technique was inspired by traditional Rajasthani practices and adapted for local conditions.
Simultaneously, tree guards were installed for physical protection of the saplings.
Members like Kamal Singh Chahar (Treasurer) and Bunty Yadav (Secretary) ensured all trees were properly labeled and mapped.
“We’re not just planting trees—we are protecting them like family.”
🗓️ Day 4 – Maintenance Planning, Community Pledge & Closing Ceremony
The final day focused on the future—how these trees will be nurtured, monitored, and maintained.
Activities of the day:
Creation of a watering and maintenance schedule, especially for summer months.
Distribution of roles among society members for:
Regular watering 💧
Organic fertilization 🌿
Periodic checks for tree health 🛡️
Closing ceremony led by Ajay Tyagi (Media In-charge) with a collective Green Pledge by all participants:
“We pledge to nurture each tree we plant, protect our environment, and inspire others to join the green mission.”
Recognition of active members including:
Sunny Upadhyay, Sandesh Bhadoriya, Harpal Singh, Neetu Yadav, Amit Dixit, Vipin Yadav, Shiv Singh Parmar, Satish Upadhyay, Brajesh Nauhwar, Ajit Rathore, and others.
🌿 Conclusion
This 4-day drive was more than an event—it was the beginning of a movement. The trees planted today are not just part of our colony’s landscape; they are living legacies of responsibility, hope, and unity.
📍 Location: Defence Colony, Agra
📆 Occasion: Annual Tree Plantation Drive
🎯 Mission: Let’s not just plant trees—let’s raise them and stand as guardians of nature.
