Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Retired Seniors in Mohali Plant Trees for a Greener Future
In Mohali, a group of retired seniors, mostly in their 70s and 80s, are working together to plant trees and take care of plants.
They started a group called the Eco Plantation Association.
They plant new saplings and look after old ones every day.
They also have a herbal park with different kinds of herbs.
The group uses a car with a tanker attached to it to transport plants and water them.
They don't charge any membership fees but contribute money when needed.
The group has planted over 14,000 saplings so far.
They believe that planting trees is very important for the planet and want everyone to plant at least one tree to make the future cleaner.
A group of retired seniors in Mohali, known as the Eco Plantation Association, is dedicated to planting trees and promoting greenery.
The group was founded by Hari Ram Shimar and has planted over 14,000 saplings since 2019.
They maintain a herbal park with 21 different kinds of herbs and a plant nursery that provides plants for free.
The group uses a Hyundai Accent car with a 500-litre tanker attached to it for transporting plants and watering them.
They have received Rs 3 lakh from the MP Local Area Development fund for a 4,000-litre tanker and bought a second-hand tractor worth Rs 3.5 lakh through contributions.
- Who
- A group of retired seniors in Mohali, including men and women, known as the Eco Plantation Association.
- What
- They are planting trees and maintaining a herbal park to promote greenery and environmental sustainability.
- When
- The group started expanding in 2019 and has been active since then.
- Where
- Sector 69, Mohali, Punjab, India.
- Why
- To address the urgent need for planting trees and to promote environmental sustainability.
- Group Name
- Eco Plantation Association
- Location
- Sector 69, Mohali
- Founder
- Hari Ram Shimar
- Saplings Planted
- 14,000
- Group Size
- 70-80 members
- Daily Participants
- 14-15 members
- Herbal Park
- 21 different kinds of herbs
- Funding
- Rs 3 lakh from MP Local Area Development fund for a 4,000-litre tanker