(District-North 24 Parganas)
Plantation drives, also known as tree-planting drives or afforestation initiatives. The main objective of the plantation drive being carried out by BSF is to increase forest cover in the border area, improve biodiversity, combat deforestation, enhance air and water quality.
In this connection, on July 04, 2023, jawans of 153 Battalion under the South Bengal Frontier planted 200 fruitful plants of different species under Plantation Drive at the premises of Battalion HQrs Kalyani.
A spokesperson of BSF, South Bengal Frontier stated that the tree plantation drive has a significant positive impact on the environment and society. The officer further stated that trees enhance biodiversity, mitigate climate change by sequestering carbon dioxide, improve air and water quality, provide habitat for wildlife and provide several socio-economic benefits to local communities. Further, officer stated that along with the security of the country’s borders, the BSF strengthened their resolve to protect nature.
( Source: BSF)
