At – District of Agra, Gautam Budh Nagar, Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) & District of Gurgaon, Faridabad (Haryana)
August 22, 2022
We are very happy to inform that this year students could participate in the plantation drive. Children were actively and happily participating in plantation activities.
Last two years (2020 and 2021), due to the Pandemic, children were not attending schools. Plantation drives were organized in few CFP schools by OISCA staff, members and school managements.
This year we have also introduced a campaign for SAVE SOIL in CFP schools. Before the plantation drives, OISCA staff along with members gave a lecture on SAVE SOIL.
The lecture focused on
All life depends upon the soil… There can be no life without soil and no soil without life; they have evolved together.”
Our soil is very important when it comes to our quality of life. It not only plays a role in how things grow but also in the air that we breathe. There are methods that can protect and conserve our soil at the same time. The goal here is to reduce erosion and to ensure the soil’s fertility. These can be performed by the average citizen or students.
With so many environmental issues going around like air pollution, water pollution, land pollution, global warming, ocean acidification, depletion of the ozone layer, people are looking into ways of keeping our planet sound. One such way to do this is soil conservation.
Soil conservation is the prevention of soil loss from erosion or reduced fertility caused by over usage, acidification, salinization or other chemical soil contamination.
- Water the Soi
This is a simple process that provides a lot of benefits to the soil. Watering your soil along with plants and vegetables is important. This helps to not only nourish the soil but to protect it. Moist soil is not in danger of erosion due to wind activity.
The pH levels in the soil can be affected by a number of things. Pollutants and acids are just two examples in this category. Purchasing a soil tester is a good way to monitor your soil’s levels. This also allows you to learn what needs to be added to ensure healthy soil and conservation.
- Earthworm
You can add earthworms to your soil to ensure its health. This is a conservation method that encourages the decomposition of organic material. This is what earthworms do on a regular basis. They increase the soil’s ability to absorb nutrients
- Mulch
Mulch is one of the great conservation tools that protect the soil, and the majority of these are used simply to beautify lawns. Mulch works to prevent erosion from the wind. It is also a great product to help the soil to retain the water it needs.
- Afforestation
Planting trees is a method of conserving the soil. Protecting the areas under trees, also called afforestation, is another method. This means planting foliage in forest undergrowth areas. This works to encourage healthy soil and water absorption.
- Implement – Rainwater harvesting
Instead of allowing water to puddle in yards or gardens, it is important to control it and the best method is to harvest rain water. This helps the ground water level to increase.
No-digging Gardening
Building a no-dig garden involves layering materials over the topsoil to plant crops and other vegetation so that there’s no need to disturb the soil itself. When gardening is done above the soil, soil is not exposed to harsh digging and watering that can damage soil and lead to erosion.
PLANTATION DRIVE
Plantation Drive in District of Gautam Budh Nagar: – Plantation drive was organized in 15 CFP schools. 305 saplings (shady tree, fruit tree & medicinal tree) were planted in schools premises. 265 students, teachers and OISCA staff had participated in these plantation drives.
Plantation Drive in District of Agra: – Plantation drive was organized in 8 schools. 260 saplings (shady tree, fruit tree & medicinal tree) were planted in schools premises. 165 students, teachers and OISCA staff had participated in these plantation drives.
Plantation Drive in District of Meerut: – Plantation drive was organized in 8 schools. 270 saplings (shady tree, fruit tree & medicinal tree) were planted in schools premises. 160 students, teachers and OISCA staff had participated in these plantation drives.
Plantation Drive in District of Gurgaon: – Plantation drive was organized in 15 schools. 335 saplings (shady tree, fruit tree & medicinal tree) were planted in schools premises. 285 students, teachers and OISCA staff had participated in these plantation drives.
Plantation Drive in District of Faridabad: – Plantation drive was organized in 8 schools. 390 saplings (shady tree, fruit tree & medicinal tree) were planted in schools premises. 260 students, teachers and OISCA staff had participated in these plantation drives.
