The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has leveraged drone technology for seed dispersal to preserve the cave shrine’s natural pristine environment and planted over 1.7 million saplings under the Annual Green Plan in the Trikuta Hills, officials said on Friday.
The initiative aims to preserve the environment with sustainable tourism practices, they said.
The CEO of SMVDSB said, “The Board has leveraged drone technology for seed dispersal to preserve the shrine’s natural grandeur and has planted over 1.7 million (17 lakh) saplings under the annual green plan.”
This initiative exemplifies a successful institutional partnership and community engagement in environmental conservation and climate protection, he said.
“The Shrine Board and the Central Government Pensioners Welfare Association (CGPWA), Jammu, have collaborated with the CGPWA to amplify awareness of eco-protection and promote sustainable practices in the local community, leveraging their extensive network and outreach capabilities,” Garg added.
The two organisations are offering various plant species to the public through the “Vaishnavi Vatika” plant sale counter at Vaishnavi Dham in Jammu.
These plants, native to the areas, are cultivated in Board’s high-tech nursery situated in Kunia village, Panthal, near Katra.
Garg further said, “These locally suited plants are available for purchase, enabling people to contribute to environmental protection and sustainability efforts.”
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