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Let's Save Our Mother Earth

[Chalo Amritsar @chalo_amritsar]

Jathedar Akal Takht Sahib Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj today on 6th June, 2026 announced that 450th Foundation Anniversary of Shri Amritsar Sahib shouldn’t be just routine but an effort to clean the Old Walled City of Amritsar and complete implementation of plastic ban in the city.

[Vatrukh Foundation @Vatrukh]

450th Foundation Anniversary being discussed by panelists expert in their respective fields. Moderated by @samitakaur74 with panelists Gurmeet Sangha Rai Conservation Architect, Dr. Amrita Rana , President IMA Amritsar and Indu Aurora, Former President Voice of Amritsar.

[Chalo Amritsar @chalo_amritsar]

On #WorldEnvironmentDay, join #ChaloAmritsar for a discussion on reviving the Old Walled City of Amritsar.

Featuring:
Gurmeet S. Rai (Founding Director & Principal Conservation Architect, CRCI )
Dr. Amrita Rana ( President, IMA Amritsar)
Indu Aurora ( Former President, Voice of Amritsar)

Moderated by @samitakaur74, Director @Vatrukh

Topics:
1.Bhagtanwala Landfill
2. Single-Use Plastic Ban
3. Heritage Conservation
4. Greening Amritsar

#Amritsar450 #CleanAmritsar #GreenAmritsar #HeritageMatters #VatrukhFoundation #OldWalledCity #GuruDiNagari

https://t.co/dntlYopYhh

[Chalo Amritsar @chalo_amritsar]

On #WorldEnvironmentDay, join #ChaloAmritsar for a discussion on reviving the Old Walled City of Amritsar.

Featuring:
Gurmeet S. Rai (Founding Director & Principal Conservation Architect, CRCI )
Dr. Amrita Rana ( President, IMA Amritsar)
Indu Aurora ( Former President, Voice of Amritsar)

Moderated by @samitakaur74, Director @Vatrukh

Topics:
1.Bhagtanwala Landfill
2. Single-Use Plastic Ban
3. Heritage Conservation
4. Greening Amritsar

#Amritsar450 #CleanAmritsar #GreenAmritsar #HeritageMatters #VatrukhFoundation #OldWalledCity #GuruDiNagari

https://t.co/dntlYopYhh

[Samita Kaur @samitakaur74]

A great initiative was happy to be part of it. Got an opportunity to meet like minded people. Other Municipal Corporation in Punjab should adopt this as well . Community building leads to change. @mcamritsar @mcldhofficial

[Samita Kaur @samitakaur74]

I've been trying to seek appointment from @SGPCAmritsar for representation for @chalo_amritsar , cleanliness around Darbar Sahib but I guess they are too busy in promoting hoola hoop ! Is the issue of Darbar Sahib not important for Mr. Dhami ? 450 th Foundation Anniversary is in 2027. People who have given consideration are Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj, Reena Gupta Chairperson PPCB, Bikramjit Singh Majithia, Mayor Jitendra Singh Moti Bhatia, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Bibi Kiranjot Kaur, Sukhpal Singh Khaira and Vikramjit Singh Sahney. I'm pretty disappointed in Gurjeet Aujla, Inderbir Singh Nijjar and Kunwar Vijay Partap Singh, Pargat Singh, and others for whom Darbar Sahib is only about politics !!!! As a citizen of this country it is our duty to protect our sacred spaces. It's shame that no one cares. @AAPPunjab @Akali_Dal_ @INCPunjab

[Samita Kaur @samitakaur74]

Those sitting in cities probably will not understand that they are leading the Earth to total devastation. Be sensitive to those who are actually more connected to the Earth. Cities and skyscrapers, vehicular pollution hurt the Earth more. City dwellers need to understand that they create more pollution than villagers. The exploitation of land, air and water is maximum in cities. The greed for expansion is so much that villages are wiped off. Stop and think before you rebuke a villager for not knowing science.

[Vatrukh Foundation @Vatrukh]

@ecocrusade Absolutely

[Vatrukh Foundation @Vatrukh]

Farming is science in practice — built on observation, experimentation, adaptation & deep understanding of nature. Farmers and indigenous communities carry generations of ecological wisdom.They are also the first to face and adapt #ClimateChange. #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateCrisis

[Vatrukh Foundation @Vatrukh]

Farming is science in practice — built on observation, experimentation, adaptation & deep understanding of nature. Farmers and indigenous communities carry generations of ecological wisdom.They are also the first to face and adapt #ClimateChange. #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateCrisis

[Rajmeet singh @rajmeet1971]

what is the GMADAs CLU scam akk about, Explainer: Punjab’s Change of Land Use (CLU) scam unravels https://t.co/5gjehfkOe3 @thetribunechd @jomalhotra @bariana_sanjeev @japs99 @RuchikaMKhanna

[Randeep Gill @Randeep44009128]

Thank you @samitakaur74 ji, for your very useful interview. 🙌
I feel We should share this dialogue towards the society.

https://t.co/ohDGFJ4s1l

[Vatrukh Foundation @Vatrukh]

Vatrukh Foundation in collaboration with @DPROLudhiana held workshop of Female Health and Menstrual Hygiene an important subject that is often ignored.

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In collaboration with DC Office Ludhiana, awareness sessions on female health & menstrual hygiene were conducted to encourage safe hygiene practices and open conversations among young girls. Biodegradable sanitary napkins were also distributed. #MenstrualHygiene #WomenEmpowerment

[Prof Ravindra Khaiwal @KhaiwalPGI]

Spoke to @News18India on heatwaves, precautions & emergency management.

https://t.co/ByWcP64EHt

This video explains key public health risks & practical safety measures.

Our Kids, #Vaayu & Climate Change comic also helps simplify complex climate-health issues.
@NPCCHH @IndiaDST

[Vatrukh Foundation @Vatrukh]

Turn kitchen waste into black gold with home composting!

Reduce waste • Build healthy soil • Protect the planet .
1. Add dry leaves
2. Add kitchen waste
3. Mix regularly
4. Compost ready in 45–90 days
#HomeComposting #ZeroWaste #Sustainability

[Vatrukh Foundation @Vatrukh]

Help the farmers in transition from coming out of the vicious cycle of wheat and rice.

[Vatrukh Foundation @Vatrukh]

Climate-resilient agriculture cannot succeed if farmers are expected to bear all the financial risks alone.
Awareness alone is not enough. Farmers need timely financial assistance, continuous support, and policies grounded in field realities.

[Vatrukh Foundation @Vatrukh]

Climate-resilient agriculture cannot succeed if farmers are expected to bear all the financial risks alone.
Awareness alone is not enough. Farmers need timely financial assistance, continuous support, and policies grounded in field realities.

[Vatrukh Foundation @Vatrukh]

Climate-resilient agriculture cannot succeed if farmers are expected to bear all the financial risks alone.
Awareness alone is not enough. Farmers need timely financial assistance, continuous support, and policies grounded in field realities.

[Samita Kaur @samitakaur74]

The ongoing strike of safai karamcharis is a reminder of how essential they are to our cities and villages. Yet, the people who keep our surroundings clean continue to be among the most underpaid. ₹10,000/month is simply not dignified compensation.

Let’s be honest about waste is generated by all of us. On an average 350–700 grams per person per day , waste is generated. Citizens, institutions, markets. But poor waste governance and political apathy have worsened the crisis. Garbage strewn everywhere is not just an eyesore; it is a public health emergency.

Swachh Bharat cannot succeed if waste systems are unaffordable, impractical, and disconnected from ground realities. User fees may not be feasible for many low-income households in a country where millions still struggle financially.

We need fair wages for sanitation workers, practical waste management systems, accountability, and shared responsibility. Cleanliness cannot run on exploitation. #SafaiKaramchari #WasteManagement #SwachhBharat

[Chalo Amritsar @chalo_amritsar]

Chalo Amritsar – For Guru Di Nagari, For Our Future

As Amritsar approaches its 450th Foundation Anniversary, it is time to honour the city not just in celebration, but through meaningful action.

Let us come together to make the Old Walled City of Amritsar Clean, Green & Beautiful

Our Goals:
1.Decommission Bhagtanwala Landfill
2. Implement Single Use Plastic (SUP) Ban in the Old Walled City
3. Plant 450 Bagichas (Orchards) with native trees across Amritsar district

How can you contribute?
1.Say no to single-use plastic
2. Segregate waste at source
3. Support community clean-ups
4.Encourage greener neighbourhoods

The legacy of Guru Ram Das Ji’s city deserves clean streets, greener spaces and collective responsibility. Together, citizens, schools, RWAs, traders, NGOs and institutions can make this vision a reality.

Be the change. Be a part of #ChaloAmritsar

#ChaloAmritsar #CleanAmritsar #PlasticFreeAmritsar #OldWalledCity #Amritsar450 #GuruDiNagari #SwachhAmritsar #VatrukhFoundation #SustainablePunjab #GreenAmritsar

[Vatrukh Foundation @Vatrukh]

Financial minimalism isn’t just good for your wallet , it’s good for the planet too. Buy less. Use what you have. Spend mindfully.Less consumption = less waste, lower emissions, and reduced pressure on natural resources.Small choices. Big impact. #MindfulConsumption #ReduceWaste