Pune: The campus of National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla is spread over a vast area of 6700 acres, a major portion of which has dense vegetation cover, making it an ideal location for Military Training.

In order to give further impetus to afforestation and increase greenery of the Campus, a tree plantation drive was undertaken on 24 July 2024.

The initiative was also aimed at motivating the Cadets and the resident community towards this noble cause thereby promoting sense of responsibility towards nature.

The plantation drive was spearheaded by Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh, AVSM, NM, Commandant NDA himself. The entire NDA fraternity participated and planted around 4,200 saplings provided by Forest Department, Pune Division at various locations in the Campus.

The Army Public School, Kendriya Vidyalaya and Aruna Chaudhary Mahadhyamik Vidyalaya located at NDA also participated in Environment Awareness Campaign with a theme of “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”.

The Commandant NDA commended the efforts put in by all for having participated in such large numbers in this onerous drive and termed it as one of the best gift to the next generation.

He further emphasized that flora and fauna is an integral part of our life and it is imperative for each one of us to contribute in maintaining ecological balance.