Sapta Shakti Command Observes Van Mahotsav 2025

Jaipur,Sapta Shakti Command marked Van Mahotsav 2025 with great zeal, embracing the powerful theme “Each One Plant One”. The celebration reflected the Indian Army's core value of ‘Service Before Self’ and emphasized its steadfast commitment to environmental sustainability.

The week-long green initiative drew enthusiastic participation from army personnel, families, school students, and NCC cadets. The event lineup included interactive lectures and tree care demonstrations conducted by officials from the Forest Department and various NGOs. Adding creative flair were puppet shows by Aadhar Shodh Sansthan and lively street plays (nukkad nataks) performed by Kendriya Vidyalaya students.

Further energizing young minds, poster and essay competitions were hosted at the Army Public School, while NCC cadets carried out impactful awareness drives, sparking environmental consciousness among youth.

The campaign reached its peak with the plantation of 35,000 saplings across key locations—an ambitious effort symbolizing the collective resolve for a greener and healthier future. The drive was led by Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Sapta Shakti Command, who personally took part in the plantation and inspired all present to contribute to a sustainable environment for generations to come.