Jammu, Mar 20 : Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today greeted people of the state on the auspicious occasion of Nauroz, which is also observed as World Arbour Day.
In his message of felicitations, the Governor observed that this festival has important cultural and religious significance and appealed that one and all should join hands in planting trees for saving our rapidly deteriorating environment.
The Governor hoped that this auspicious day would be the harbinger of peace, progress and prosperity in the State.
Ms Mufti in her message on the occasion, hoped the festival, which she said has religious and cultural significance, becomes harbinger of peace, progress and prosperity for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
This day also marks the beginning of plantation season in the State.
She has appealed people to join hands on this occasion in planting more and more trees for preserving the environment.
