AMRITSAR: A tree plantation drive and Teej festival was held at Khalsa College of Engineering and Technology (KCET), Ranjit Avunue. The event was attended by students, faculty and staff.
Dr. Manju Bala (Director) dwelled on the need to preserve traditional culture and heritage of the state while moving on the path to progress. She highlighted the significance of tree plantation and the festival of Teej during monsoon season and said that these are traditional markers of a bountiful monsoon in the state. She urged to keep the environment clean and discussed the need for holding such events. Around 50 saplings of gulmohar, amla, palm, sheehsam and bougenvellia were planted.
It was followed by celebration of the traditional festival of Teej amidst drum beats and dances on the traditional dhol and the monsoon delicacy of kheer Puras. Girl students presented dance, giddha, and bhangra. Aarzoo of B. Tech. CSE Sem 7th Was chosen as Ms. Saawan 2023.