Staff Reporter
Islamabad Capital Treaty (ICT) administration on Friday planted around 5000 plants at sector G-11 to increase green cover at the area.
The volunteers of tiger force, workers of Non-governmental Organization and members of civil society participated in the drive under clean and green Islamabad campaign.
The Deputy Commissioner Islamabad, Hamza Shafqaat distributed quilts among the poor and needy people. The DC also appreciated the volunteers and hoped that they will continue participate in such activities.
Meanwhile the Deputy Commissioner also inaugurated cleanness drive at sector I-14 to improve the sanitary conditions. The officials of Capital Development Authority, civil defence and locals at the area were present on the occasion.
The federal capital’s administration had already planted one million plants in 2019 and worked out the strategy to beef up the metropolis’ green cover as per the prime minister’s vision under the patronage of Chief Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner.
This year ICT administration has formed its Plan 2020 to augment its plantation target to 2 million whereas faster growing plant species with increased impact are being planted.
