The
Department of Sociology, Main Campus, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan has
organized a Tree Plantation Drive on February 14, 2025 at Main Campus of the
University to promote environmental sustainability and awareness. The event was
led by Dr. Muhammad Bilal, Events Incharge of the Department of Sociology.
Prof. Dr. Zahir Shah, Vice Chancellor of Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, and
Mr. Shahab, Community Development Officer from the KP Forest Department were
the Chief Guests.
Dr.
Syed Rashid Ali, Nominee of the Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, and Mr.
Shoukat Ali, Coordinator of the Main Campus have also participated. Moreover,
the event was attended by the Heads of the Departments of the faculty of Social
Sciences and students who actively participated in the plantation drive.
The
initiative aimed to highlight the importance of afforestation, climate change
mitigation, and a greener future. The guests emphasized the role of students
and institutions in promoting a sustainable environment. This event reinforced
the university’s commitment to ecological conservation and community
engagement, inspiring young minds to contribute positively towards environmental
protection.
At
the end, Dr. Muhammad Bilal, Head of the Sociology Department thanked all the
distinguished guests and participants, especially students from BS 2nd, 4th,
and 6thsemesters for their support and donating plants while making the
plantation drive a success.