Published: June 5, 2026 • 6:40 PM IST · Updated: June 5, 2026 • 7:50 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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District Collector Sumit Kumar urged people to take environmental protection as both a social and personal responsibility, stating that safeguarding nature remains an integral part of India’s cultural heritage.
The Collector launched the World Environment Day celebrations at Gudipala on Friday (June 5, 2026) by planting saplings and distributing seed balls to students and villagers.
Joint Collector Adarsh Rajendran, District Forest Officer G.
Subburaj, and senior officials from various government departments were present.
Addressing the meeting, Mr. Sumit Kumar called on the villagers to support afforestation efforts and contribute to enhancing the green cover across urban and rural areas.