Amritsar, March 3: The Akal Seva Foundation has moved to revitalize the greenery of the legendary Ram Bagh garden, citing the need for urgent preservation of the site associated with Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The organization asserted that the deterioration of the garden’s ancient flora prompted this large-scale environmental intervention, which involves planting thousands of indigenous saplings.
The first phase of the drive saw the introduction of traditional varieties such as mulberry (toot), shahtoot, and morpankhi near the Summer Palace. Harpal Singh Randhawa, the foundation’s president, declared that the primary objective is to maintain the green cover for future generations while honoring the region’s historical significance. He stated that consistent efforts would be made alongside civic authorities to safeguard this legacy.
Environmentalist Sarabjit Singh Sonu affirmed that the foundation has flagged the poor condition of several century-old trees to the municipal corporation. He maintained that the government must implement disease management and structural support for the existing heritage trees. “The ASI has granted permission to plant 10,000 saplings in the area,” Sonu affirmed, noting that the foundation is awaiting further clearance to double that number.
Members of the foundation stated that the preservation of Ram Bagh is not merely about beautification but about the scientific protection of a living history. They asserted that regular monitoring and expert intervention are now being prioritized to ensure the survival of the garden’s rare botanical specimens.
