🌱 SBSD Welfare Society ®️ – Plantation Drive at Hoshiarpur
A Rainy Midnight
It was late Saturday night, around 11:30 pm. Sleep was nowhere to be found, so I thought of writing something. I picked up my pen and diary, and slowly the words began to flow for my blog .
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| “Every story has a beginning — mine started with a cup of tea and a blank page, as I poured my thoughts into blogs.” |
Time slipped away quietly, and before I realized, it was 3 am. The soft rhythm of rain outside made me check the clock. Feeling tired, one thought hit me suddenly – “Tomorrow is Sunday, 24th August – our SBSD Welfare Society ®️ Plantation Drive at 11 am.”
I quickly closed my diary and went to sleep, determined to be on time.
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A Rainy Morning ☔️
I woke up around 8 am, only to find the rain still falling. After a simple breakfast of bread, butter, and a cup of black coffee ☕️, I got ready for the plantation drive in Hoshiarpur under the theme “The Land of Green.”
The drizzle showed no sign of stopping. But my heart reminded me – “Rain nurtures trees, and today we are going to plant hope for the future.” Instead of taking the car 🚗, I chose my bike 🏍️, because the rainy roads brought back memories of my school days – riding in the rain, drenched yet smiling.
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Riding Through the Rain
The road was wet, the air was fresh, and the fragrance of earth after rain was magical. My clothes got soaked, but inside, my heart was filled with joy – because today wasn’t just another day, it was a day of giving life back to nature.
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Reaching the Destination 🌱
I reached the destination and joined the other members of SBSD. Together, we carried the saplings to the chosen spot.
One of the most comforting moments came when Mr. Parmod, who works nearby, promised us that he would look after the trees. His words — “I will water them, add fertilizer, and protect them like my own” — gave us peace of mind. Planting a tree gives joy, but knowing someone will nurture it gives hope.
📹 “To experience the moments more closely, watch our Plantation Drive video on Facebook 👇 Click on the Link”
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The Plantation Drive 🌳
Our team — Mr. Parmod, Mr. Yadav, Mr. Amit Sharma, Karandeep Singh, Mr. Ashok Sharma, and Mr. Ashok Rana — worked hand in hand to prepare the soil and plant the saplings.
That day, we planted several medicinal trees such as Amla, Neem, Amaltas, and Baheda. As one of our senior members beautifully said:
“If every family plants a tree in the name of their elders and takes care of it, the environment will flourish, and future generations will inherit a healthier world.”
🌱 “Words capture emotions, but videos bring them alive. Watch the full Plantation Drive on our YouTube channel here ⬇️”
Other members — Mr. Ashok Kumar, Mr. Charanjit Yadav, Mr. Parmod Kumar Sharma, Mr. Kaushal Khullar, Mr. Lal Singh, Mr. Swarn Kumar, Mr. Binder Singh, and Mr. Dinesh — also joined and pledged to continue this mission. Some even planted trees near their homes and assured us they would take care of them.
Our president, Mr. Ashok Sharma, thanked everyone and reminded us that this was not just an event, but a responsibility.
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| 📸 “Together we plant, together we grow — SBSD Welfare Society ®️ nurturing roots of tomorrow.” |
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Rain, Tea & Memories
Even after the plantation, the rain kept pouring. We all gathered under a shade near where Mr. Parmod works. And then came a beautiful surprise — he offered us hot tea and samosas.
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| Tea + samosa = energy |
In that rainy atmosphere, one cup was never enough. We had 2–3 cups of tea together ☕️, and with every sip, laughter grew louder. Truly, only a tea lover can understand the joy of tea in the rain.
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| 📸 “Rain watered the trees, tea warmed our hearts, and memories made the day unforgettable 🌱☔☕ — #TeamSBSD.” |
We shared school memories, spoke of our future plans, and I recited a shayari from my blog Adhure Jazbaat . Hours passed without notice — four hours of tea, rain, memories, and togetherness.
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A Tradition of Green ❤️
By around 5 pm, as the rain slowed, we headed home. But we carried with us the deep satisfaction that planting trees always brings.
This is not the first time SBSD Welfare Society ®️ has done such work. Last year too, our team planted several trees in different parts of Hoshiarpur, and many of them are now standing tall and green. Seeing them grow reminds us that every small effort creates a lasting impact.
📰 In the News
Our Plantation Drive was also covered in local media. You can read more about it here: Click on the Link
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🙏 Special Thanks
We are truly thankful to the reporters and media friends who covered our SBSD Welfare Society®️ Plantation Drive. 🌱 Your efforts in highlighting such community initiatives not only encourage us but also inspire many others to take part in serving nature. By sharing our story, you have become a part of this mission too. 💚
Planting a tree is not just about putting a sapling in soil. It is about planting hope, faith, and a greener tomorrow. 🌳
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