Van Mahotsav is an annual tree-planting festival in India This movement was initiated in the year 1950 by India's Union Minister for Agriculture, Dr.K M Munshi.
- Millions of saplings are planted all across India in observation of the Van Mahotsav week.
- It is expected that every citizen of India has to plant a sapling in the Van Mahotsav week.
- It helps spread awareness amongst people about the harm caused by the cutting down of trees.
St.Stanislaus High School celebrated Van Mahotsava with great enthusiasm by planting trees in their school premises. 20 pits were dug in the school compound and on 1st July, the trees were planted by the Principal Mrs. Anna Correa, Supervisor Sr. Arokia and the Chief Guest Mr. A.R. Vanoo, the Chairman of the Hind Foundation (NGO).
As a part of the Van Mahotasav celebration in School, a tree plantation drive was organized for the nature club boys on 2nd July 2016. The Chief Guest was the chairperson of the Hind Foundation, Mr. A.R.Vanno. He enlightened the boys on the importance of trees and the need to protect them for a healthy environment. Further the teachers gave them an input session with audio-visual clippings and short film on saving trees. 200 saplings were distributed to the nature club boys by Mr. A.R.Vanno and our Principal Tr. Anna.
