Shimla: On the occasion of World Nature Conservation Day on July 28, The Orchid Hotel in association with Umang Foundation and Shimla Yuvak Mandal, organized a tree-plantation drive. The green teams came together to plant 100 Deodar trees in the nearby village of Shurala. The venue for the drive was provided by the Forest Department, which generously supplied the saplings to make the initiative a big success. 

The trustee of Umang foundation, Vinod Yogacharya shared that the organization plants hundreds of trees every year. “During the summer season, there are many incidents of wildfires in the forest which cause severe loss of flora and fauna. This initiative is aimed at solving the issue by planting more trees,” he said.

The plantation drive was led by Mahinder Rawat, General Manager at The Orchid Hotel Shimla, alongside his dedicated green team including Rekha Sharma, Satish Chauhan, Abhishek Kaith, Upendra Gupta, and Puran Chand. Their collective efforts underscore the hotel's commitment to environmental stewardship and community involvement. “This drive will not just contribute to the local ecosystem and add to the region’s natural beauty, but also help in reducing the occurrence of land erosion and global warming,” Rawat added. 

The Orchid Hotel Shimla extended its gratitude to Yuvak Mandal Shimla, the Forest Department, and the local community for their support in making this event a success.