ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP):The Gandhara Resource Center, Pakistan (GRCP), a project under the Center for Culture and Development (C2D) in collaboration with the Ghazi Barotha Taraqiati Idara (GBTI) on Monday conducted a significant plantation campaign and signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the GBTI to promote environmental conservation and heritage preservation in Taxila.
The event took place in the culturally rich region of Taxila, Rawalpindi aimed to contribute to environmental conservation while reinforcing the connection between natural and cultural heritage.
The forest and ornamental plants were donated by Chief Executive Officer of GBTI, Malik Fateh Khan and Advisor for Environment & Natural Resource Management at the National Rural Support Programme (NRSP). Regional Program Manager at NRSP, Tariq Nazir was also present on the occasion.
The plantation event was attended by a wide range of participants, including CEO of Taxila Gardens Housing Society, Saad Hassan Khan representatives of Taxila Baithak, Green and Clean Taxila, Local and National Media and community leaders.
The CEO Taxila Gardens expressed his deep appreciation for the efforts of C2D and GRCP. He thanked the organizers and members core committee of C2D and GRCP, Sara Mehmood, Riaz Ahmed, Iftikhar Uddin Siddique, Sohail Ahmed, Malick Ushtar and Iftikhar Ahmed for their dedication to preserving the environment and promoting sustainable practices in the heart of Taxila region.
Both local and national media journalists covered the campaign and appreciated the ongoing efforts of C2D and GRCP to preserve the heritage environment of Taxila.
Following the plantation activities, the plants were distributed to key stakeholders including Gandhara Art Village Taxila and communities near the heritage sites at Mohra Muradu.
Finally, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Center for Culture and Development -C2D (GRCP), and Ghazi Barotha Taraqiati Idara (GBTI) was signed. The MOU will serve to formalize a partnership between C2D-GRCP and GBTI, focused on community-driven heritage conservation, promotion, and the development of sustainable eco-tourism in the Taxila.
