Arogya Bharati and Chandigarh Municipal Corporation Organize Medicinal Plant Plantation Drive at Shanti Kunj, Sector 16

Chandigarh, October 3:- Arogya Bharati, Chandigarh City, in collaboration with the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, organized a significant plantation program focused on forest medicinal plants at Shanti Kunj, Sector 16, Chandigarh. The event aimed to promote the importance of forest-based medicinal plants and trees in society and to raise awareness about their spiritual, religious, and scientific benefits, bringing this invaluable heritage to every Indian household.

India’s traditional medicinal science is a priceless part of its ancient culture, and Arogya Bharati is committed to preserving and promoting this heritage throughout the nation.
The event was graced by Shri Sanjeevan Kumar, Rajasthan and North Region Coordinator of Arogya Bharati, National Executive Member, and All India Head of the Arogya Mitra Yojana, who was specially present for the occasion.  Amit Kumar, IAS, Commissioner, Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, attended the program as the Chief Guest.

The event received full support from Shri Pritpal Singh, Executive Engineer, Horticulture, Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, whose efforts played a vital role in the successful organization of the event.
Key dignitaries and members of Arogya Bharati and the Chandigarh community were also present, including:

Dr. Santosh Kumar, President, Arogya Bharati, Chandigarh City
Prof. Shivani Sharma, Secretary
Advocate Karamjit Chaudhary, Vice President
Prof. Sushil Kumar Tomar, Former Vice Chancellor
Professor Mati Anupam, External Coordinator, Panjab University
Mr. Surinder Pal Chauhan, Chandigarh and Haryana Province Publicity and Liaison Head
Mr. Jagat Ram
Mr. Amit Dewan, Convenor, PGIMER, Chandigarh
During the program, several important medicinal and sacred plants were planted, including Tusi, Harshingar, Lajvanti, Lemongrass, Eliachi (Cardamom), Brahmi, Neem, Peepal, and Bargad (Banyan). In particular, the planting of Triveni (a sacred combination of Neem, Peepal, and Bargad) was symbolic of Indian spiritual and ecological harmony.

This initiative is part of a broader mission by Arogya Bharati to reconnect citizens with the healing power of nature and the age-old traditions of Ayurveda and natural medicine. The program witnessed enthusiastic participation and was a step forward in environmental awareness and cultural revival.