CAMPUS NEWS PLANTATION DRIVE

Mr. Samuel Horpel, Mr. Githartha Bora, Mr. Chandan Donia and Mr. Paresh Basumatary had planned and organised a plantation drive of Agar trees at AVS. Tanveer Ahmed and Siddhi Priyadarshini of AVE spoke to the quartet to find out about the project.

Interview

Q. When did the project start?

Ans: The project began on the 27th of April, 2023, and was inaugurated by the Headmaster Dr. Amit Jugran.

Q. Why was this project started?

Ans: The project was started as a way to give back to the school and thank them for all that they have done for the SESSA community. It was also a way to contribute meaningfully to the growth of an ambitious school such as AVS.

Q. By whom was the project undertaken?

Ans: The project was the brainchild of Mr. Samuel Horpel associated with the Music department, Mr. Githartha Bora associated with the ICT lab, Mr. Chandan Donia associated with the library and Paresh Basumatary teaching in the ICT lab. The team is grateful to the Headmaster Dr Amit Jugran who was extremely supportive of the idea and helped it take shape in the manner in which it has. From choosing the plot of the plantation to the many other administrative requirements, the Headmaster rallied behind the Team and helped them bring their idea to fruition.

Q. How will the project contribute to the school?

Ans: The Agar trees will take close to a decade to mature. On maturation, each tree will fetch over Rs. 50,000. The money generated will go towards the development plan of the school.

Q. Are there any other future projects?

Ans: This time we have planted 3500 Agar trees in the lawn behind the Namdang House. In the near future, we hope to plant white sandalwood trees near the Headmaster’s bungalow and in another venue inside the campus allocated to us by the Headmaster. We are extremely hopeful about this pilot project and hope it contributes successfully to the overall development of the school.