New Delhi, June 5 -- On World Environment Day, the University of Delhi organised a tree planting drive. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Yogesh Singh planted a 'Sindoor' sapling to begin the event.

He was joined by Dean of Colleges Prof. Balram Pani, Director South Campus Prof. Shri Prakash Singh, Finance Officer Girish Ranjan, and Chairperson Culture Council and PRO Anoop Lather. They planted a Sindoor sapling at the VC Lounge in the Vice Regal Lodge.

Speaking on the occasion, VC Prof. Yogesh Singh said that the Sindoor is important not just for religious or commercial reasons but also for its valuable medicinal properties. He added that today, 'Sindoor' symbolises India's courage and national pride.

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