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Anandpur Sahib Sets Benchmark for Green Elections
Anandpur Sahib (Punjab) [India], June 12: In a pioneering effort to integrate environmental sustainability with democratic processes, Anandpur Sahib, a parliamentary constituency in Punjab, has established a new standard for eco-friendly elections. This groundbreaking initiative was led by Dr. Heera Lal IAS, a distinguished 2009-batch IAS officer, the author of popular book ‘Dynamic DM’ from [...]
Anandpur Sahib (Punjab) [India], June 12: In a pioneering effort to integrate environmental sustainability with democratic processes, Anandpur Sahib, a parliamentary constituency in Punjab, has established a new standard for eco-friendly elections. This groundbreaking initiative was led by Dr. Heera Lal IAS, a distinguished 2009-batch IAS officer, the author of popular book ‘Dynamic DM’ from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, who is known for his dynamic and forward-thinking leadership.
The Green Election initiative, launched on May 17, 2024, marked a significant step towards promoting ecological consciousness among voters. As part of this initiative, saplings were distributed to first-time voters, senior citizens, and people with disabilities at every polling booth. In total, 47,266 saplings were handed out across 2,068 polling booths, symbolizing a commitment to nurturing both democracy and the environment. The campaign also focused on reducing single-use plastics throughout the electoral process.
Dr. Lal, along with his dedicated team of local authorities and community groups, worked tirelessly from May 14 to May 16 to ensure the campaign’s success. The initiative targeted Anandpur Sahib’s 1.73 million voters across nine assembly constituencies, including Rupnagar, S.A.S. Nagar, SBS Nagar and Hosiyarpur.
