Safeguarding nature is an integral part of Indian culture, says Chittoor Collector

Key points

• 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.