NEW Delhi, April 22: The Resident Commission, Jammu & Kashmir government, New Delhi, today observed Earth Day 2026 with plantation drives conducted across its premises in Delhi and Amritsar, aligning with this year’s global theme “Our Power, Our Planet.”

Marking the occasion, Additional Resident Commissioner, Resident Commission, J&K, led the officers and staff in planting the saplings at J&K House, 5 Prithviraj Road, New Delhi.
The green initiative was carried out simultaneously at J&K House, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi and J&K House, Amritsar, where the respective Manager-cum-Protocol Officers and staff undertook similar drives.
Addressing the staff, the Additional Resident Commissioner underscored the urgent need for environmental conservation. He urged all the employees to adopt plantation as a regular, sustained activity rather than a one-day observance. “Our collective action today determines the health of our planet tomorrow. Each sapling planted is a step towards a greener and healthier environment for the posterity,” he said.
The Earth Day activities aimed to reinforce the Commission’s commitment to ecological responsibility and encourage institutional participation in climate action.
The officials said that regular plantation and upkeep of green cover at J&K Houses would be monitored to ensure long-term impact.
Pertinently, the Earth Day, being observed globally on April 22, seeks to raise awareness and mobilise action for environmental protection. This year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” highlights the role of individual and collective power in driving sustainable change.