A tree plantation drive was conducted at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Ground in sector-1 near KLE College in Kalamboli on Sunday.
Local corporator Vijay Khanavkar who was present at the drive appealed that every citizen should plant at least one tree in their area and protect nature.
“Knowing the importance of nature in human lives, it is our duty to protect it,” said Kahnavkar.
“This Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ground is famous for cricket matches in Kalamboli. There will be no need to pitch a pavilion to watch the match as trees have been planted all around the ground.
Earlier, while playing cricket, pavilions had to be set up in various places to provide shade to the spectators, but if these trees were kept alive, the shade would be found on the ground and spectators could sit in the shade of the trees and enjoy the game,” said Hanmant Chaudhar, who conducted the drive.
