Hyderabad: Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar participated in a World Environment Day sapling plantation programme at Krishnakanth Park in Yousufguda on Thursday.
The programme was organised under the Praja Palana–Pragati Pranalika, also known as the 99-Day Action Plan.
Jubilee Hills MLA Naveen Yadav, GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan and Hyderabad District Collector Dr. Priyanka Ala attended the event along with other officials.
The participants planted saplings as part of efforts to promote environmental conservation and urban greening.
World Environment Day drive highlights urban greening efforts
Officials said the initiative reflected a collective commitment to protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development.
They emphasised the importance of increasing Hyderabad’s green cover through plantation programmes.
According to officials, such initiatives can contribute to a cleaner and healthier urban environment.
They also highlighted the need to build climate resilience through long-term environmental measures.
The plantation drive formed part of broader efforts to encourage public participation in green initiatives across the city.