JAMMU, Jan. 30 -- Continuing its efforts toward environmental conservation and ecological restoration, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has started winter plantation drive along with the second phase of aerial seed dispersal in the Trikuta Hills-the abode of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi.

A demonstration exercise was held on Thursday at SMVD Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Kakryal.

The seed dispersal activity shall be carried out over the week taking advantage of favourable weather conditions to improve seed germination and achieve better ecological outcomes.

It may be recalled that the aerial seeding plan has been formulated by the Shrine Board to improve green cover in the inaccessible areas of the Trikuta Hills over the ...