Event Details and Route
The Punjab Department of Forests & Wildlife Preservation, under the guidance of Divisional Forest Officer Amneet Singh of SAS Nagar, is organising the district-level 'Greenathon — Van Mahotsav 2026' on July 5. The event aims to raise awareness about environmental conservation and encourage greater public participation in the green movement.
The event will start from Phase-V parking, opposite Bougainvillea Park in Mohali, and end at Gurdwara Amb Sahib, covering a distance of about 3 km. Participants are asked to assemble at 5:30 am, with a warm-up session at 6 am. The run and Green Cycle Rally will be flagged off by the Chief Guest at 6:30 am.
Participation and Activities
Enthusiastic participation is expected from educational institutions, cycling clubs, resident welfare associations, youth organisations, environmental groups, government departments, NGOs, corporate organisations, and the general public. Interested individuals can choose to take part in either the 'Greenathon' or the Green Cycle Rally, using their own bicycles.
The initiative aims to promote sapling plantation, encourage eco-friendly practices, popularise sustainable and healthy lifestyles, and inspire citizens to adopt environmentally responsible behaviour. It also seeks to strengthen collective efforts towards conserving natural resources and creating a cleaner, greener, and healthier environment for future generations.
Refreshments and Sapling Distribution
Refreshments will be provided to all participants after the event. Additionally, every participant will receive a tree sapling as a symbol of their commitment to environmental conservation, and they are encouraged to plant and nurture it.
