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Street plays, plantation drives mark festivities
Lucknow: Events aimed at raising awareness about environmental issues and promoting sustainable living marked the
celebrations in the city on Thursday.
Railways led by DRM NR Lucknow division Sunil Kumar Verma and DRM NER Lucknow division Gaurav Agarwal observed the day by organising a street play.
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The members took oath to take steps in creating awareness about a sustainable environment.
The Indian Railways Institute of Transport Management (IRITM) celebrated the day by planting diverse variety of saplings such as teak (Sagwan), Mountain Ebony (Kachnar), Lemon, Burflower (Kadamba), etc. all chosen for their environmental value and suitability to the region's climate.
The event was graced by Sanjay Tripathi, additional director general, along with faculty members and staff.
Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) organized two special events at Hazratganj Metro Station and Bhoothnath Metro Station in collaboration with local NGOs. At Hazratganj Metro Station, water pots for birds were distributed to commuters. A Metro ride for 15 children was organised, during which they drew posters to create awareness of public transport system importance.
Modern Coach Factory (MCF), Rae Bareli also observed the day by planting saplings. The factory generates 4.08 MW of power via solar system, meeting around 35% of its total energy consumption. The factory planted 3.3 lakh trees and has constructed 10 borewells, 12 ponds, and 29 rainwater harvesting systems which harvest 631 million litre of water annually.
