On Rakshabandhan, teachers and students tied rakhis to trees and planted saplings, spreading the message of environmental conservation
Punjab Newsline, Bathinda—
The Central University of Punjab marked this year’s Rakshabandhan with a special and unique tradition. On this occasion, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Raghavendra Prasad Tiwari, along with women faculty members, students, and research scholars, tied raksha sutras (sacred threads) to culturally significant trees such as Peepal, Banyan, Amla, Sheesham, and Sukhchain in the campus ‘Panchvati’ area and other locations, expressing gratitude to nature for sustaining and protecting human life.
Along with tying rakhis, 11 Maulshree saplings were planted in the Teachers’ Residential Complex. A notable feature of the programme was that all activities—from tying rakhis to planting saplings—were carried out entirely by women teachers and students.
On the occasion, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Raghavendra P. Tiwari stated that Rakshabandhan is not only a symbol of love, trust, and protection between brothers and sisters, but it can also be linked to environmental conservation. Just as we protect our loved ones, he said, we must also safeguard life-giving trees, which provide us with oxygen, food, medicines, and ecological balance. He urged everyone to take a pledge to protect the environment and trees so that future generations can enjoy a healthy and safe life.
Prof. Tiwari further added that deforestation and the decreasing number of trees are disturbing the ecological balance. In such a situation, tree plantation not only increases greenery but also ensures clean air, biodiversity, and a healthier future for coming generations. The saplings planted in the Teachers’ Residential Complex will, in the years to come, become valuable sources of beauty, shade, and oxygen for the campus.
The university community participated enthusiastically in the programme, which was widely appreciated as an inspiring step towards environmental conservation.