Dr. Gurharminder Singh

MSW students from Panjab University visited the gazipur urban forest & learned about social organization functioning, biodiversity, sustainability & the environmental initiatives of Green Planet Society. Thanks to @Pukaar28sept. @dcmohali @PBB_GoP @GurharminderS

On #InternationalDayofForests, we recognize forests’ vital role in biodiversity, livelihoods, and climate regulation. As highlighted by @SchomakerAstrid, safeguarding forests is key to achieving the #KMGBF & halting biodiversity loss.

The Botanical Survey of India proudly shares exciting news—a new species of #wild_kiwi from India has been discovered! 🥝 After extensive field exploration in the rugged terrains of #ArunachalPradesh and detailed taxonomic investigation, scientists have identified Actinidia indica (Actinidiaceae) from the Eastern Himalaya—one of the world’s richest biodiversity hotspots. 🥝The genus Actinidia comprises now ~56 species globally, but only a handful are reported from India, making this discovery particularly significant. 🥝Actinidia indica is a perennial climbing shrub (2–4 m tall) with densely ferruginous tomentose young branches and large ovate leaves. It bears large white to creamy flowers (4–6 cm across)—notably bigger than its closest relatives. 🥝The species produces globose, olive-green fruits (2.5–4 cm) with a unique reticulate pattern of lenticels, a key distinguishing feature for this species. Found at around 1725 m elevation in Lower Subansiri district, it grows along forest edges in association with diverse sub-tropical flora. 🥝This discovery not only enriches India’s flora but also highlights the immense, still unexplored biodiversity of the #EasternHimalaya. 🥝 This plant was discovered by Dr. S.S. Dash, Scientist-F and in-charge, Technical Section, Headquarters, Kolkata, Dr. Umeshkumar L. Tiwari, Scientist-D, and Mr. Rohan Maity, Senior Preservation Assistant, Central National Herbarium, Howrah. 🥝 The findings have been published in the reputed journal Feddes Repertorium doi.org/10.1002/fedr.7… 👏We congratulate the team for their dedication and scientific excellence. Their work reinforces the importance of taxonomy in uncovering and conserving our rich natural heritage. #NewDiscovery #ScientificDiscovery #Research #ScienceNews #BreakingScience #NewSpecies #SpeciesDiscovery #BiodiversityDiscovery #ScienceCommunity #EasternHimalaya #ArunachalPradesh #NortheastIndia #himalayanbiodiversity

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International Day of Forests Celebrated at Gazipur Urban Forest, Zirakpur.

Biodiversity needs you! As per Section 38 of India's Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023. A heads-up to the Threatened species of Flora & Fauna in India. As per the notification of the Government of PUNJAB - S.O. 402(E) on 04/02/2014. Hereby list the species of flora and fauna which are on the verge of extinction, a total of 13 threatened species, of which 8 are plants, and 5 are animals.(Post No : 12). Official Gazette Notificationhttp://nbaindia.org/uploaded/pdf/PUNJAB-%20Section%2038%20notification..pdf

Life at Gazipur Urban Forest, Zirakpur, Punjab — a flourishing biodiversity and a thriving ecosystem, nurtured through dense urban forestation by Green Planet Society. @GurharminderS @PBB_GoP @moefcc @dcmohali

A rescued spectacled cobra was safely released today at Gazipur Urban Forest, Zirakpur A proud moment as our forest continues to welcome diverse wildlife and growing biodiversity. Thanks to Mr. Guri Snake Catcher, for the safe rescue & release. @dcmohali @GurharminderS @PBB_GoP

A cherished dream comes full circle✨ With the blessings of Waheguru Ji, I'm humbled & grateful to have been conferred the PhD degree🎓 Deepest gratitude to @AmityUni, mentors, family & friends for unwavering support 🙏 #PhD #SacredGroves #Biodiversity #RemoteSensing #Punjab

This video will bring tears to your eyes,my turtle rescue video has been tranformed into a beautiful AI video for easy realization of the incident🥹🐢 @BiotechSanjeet @GurharminderS @pargaien @moefcc @PBB_GoP @susantananda3 @ParveenKaswan @SwatiJaiHind @DEFCCOfficial @CentralIfs

I established this beautiful microforest in 2022 through my organization- @SaluteTheTrees dedicating it to #GuruTegBahadurJi & today we visited here to plant a few more saplings dedicating to the guru's 350th Martyrdom day🙏🏻 @AllAboutSikhism @PBB_GoP @moefcc @pnbindia @HDFC_Bank

Walk & Talk at Gazipur Forest, Zirakpur! 🌿 KV AFS High Grounds students, Neelima mam, Vivek sir & science stream joined for tree ID, bird watching & plantation. Principal S. Gurpreet Singh inspired students; GPS team shared forest biodiversity insights. @PBB_GoP @GurharminderS

"If we carry on the way we are going, I can't see this civilisation lasting the end of this century - no chance, in my view, on the current trajectory." Professor Tim Lenton, OBE FGS FLS FRSB, Professor of Climate Change and Earth System Science at the University of Exeter.

This is why COP30 matters.

Allowing #GMO Foods Into India’s Food Chain Without Strict Standards Undermines Right To Life: Rajasthan High Court Issues Directions To Regulators and 🇮🇳Govt. No permission for sale, manufacture, distribution or import of GMOs until adequate regulations. verdictum.in/court-updates/…

Today’s Chandigarh Bhaskar @dcmohali @GurharminderS

This is how we maintain our forests and the results are remarkable. Within 9 months, we transformed barren land into a lush green urban forest with dense plantation of over 5000 trees of 40 native species at Gazipur Urban Forest, MC Zirakpur. @PBB_GoP @GurharminderS @dcmohali

This time-lapse video from our Gazipur Urban Forest control center at Zirakpur, Punjab shows mud dauber wasps skillfully building their nest from mud—true architects of nature. @PBB_GoP @GurharminderS @dcmohali

Today, Green Planet Society was featured on the front page of Dainik Bhaskar in the Monday Positive Story. Thanks to @GurharminderS @dcmohali @jain_aashika @PBB_GoP @deccPunjab @moefcc @NationalBiodiv @HDFC_Bank @BajajElectrical @heartfulness and all stakeholders for the support

Proud to Announce the Launch of Our Policy for Empanelment of Certified Environmental Professionals It gives me immense pleasure to share a significant milestone in our journey toward strengthening environmental governance in Punjab—the launch of the Policy for Empanelment of Certified Professionals (Empaneled Environmental Engineers). This initiative represents a landmark step in creating a transparent, structured, and technically robust framework for environmental compliance across the state. Through this policy, we aim to: ✅ Establish a credible mechanism that ensures timely, unbiased, and scientifically sound approvals, assessments, and monitoring. ✅ Cover a wide spectrum of critical environmental regulations—including the Water and Air Acts, as well as rules governing hazardous waste, plastic waste, biomedical waste, e-waste, and construction & demolition waste. ✅ Reaffirm our unwavering commitment to clean air, safe water, and a healthier environment for all citizens. The empaneled Environmental Engineers will play a pivotal role in assisting industries—particularly those in the white, green, and orange categories—by: 🔹 Preparing and verifying applications 🔹 Ensuring adequacy of pollution control systems 🔹 Certifying compliance and facilitating on-ground inspections 🔹 Guiding industries towards cleaner technologies, waste minimization, and energy efficiency This policy goes beyond regulatory compliance. It reflects a collaborative approach, enabling industries to adopt sustainable practices without delays, while safeguarding the environment through professional integrity and accountability. Key safeguards—such as clear eligibility criteria, inspection protocols, accountability measures, and grievance redressal mechanisms—will ensure fairness and transparency throughout. This policy is a testament to our Board’s forward-looking vision. It recognizes that industrial growth and environmental protection are not opposing objectives—they are deeply interconnected and mutually reinforcing. I firmly believe that this is more than just administrative reform. It is a step toward building trust, encouraging responsible industrial practices, and setting a benchmark for environmental governance that others may follow.