Ludhiana, July 9 -- Deputy commissioner Himanshu Jain announced an initiative to plant 7 lakh saplings across Ludhiana during the monsoon season in a tribute to the 350th martyrdom day of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji, aligning the drive with the Guru Ji's legacy of sacrifice and service to humanity, while aiming to enhance the district's green cover and combat pollution.

To ensure accessibility, saplings will be distributed free to all government departments; the public will be able to purchase a sapling at a reduced cost of Rs.2 only each, down from Rs.20-25.

Accompanied by additional deputy commissioner Amarjit Bains and other officials, DC Jain directed all relevant departments to expedite the plantation drive and achieve the target within th...