Media Release
Doha, Jun 7: In a resounding demonstration of environmental stewardship and civic cooperation, the Ministry of Municipality’s Public Parks Department and Doha Municipality, in cooperation with the Embassy of India in Qatar and organised by Karnataka Sangha Qatar (KSQ), hosted a tree-planting event at the Old Airport Park on June 4 to commemorate World Environment Day.
The campaign commenced under the inspiring theme, “Let's take care of nature, because nature has taken care of us.” The event brought together diplomatic dignitaries, municipal leaders, and enthusiastic members of the Indian diaspora united under a shared vision of fostering sustainable urban ecology.
The event was graced by his excellency Vipul, ambassador of India to Qatar, along with Sandeep Kumar, deputy chief of mission (DCM) at the Indian Embassy. Representing the Qatari authorities were Mohammed Abdullah Mohammed, assistant director of the public parks department; Sheikh Suhaim Al Thani, head of the media affairs unit at the public parks department; and Salem Al Ahwal, head of the [arks and recreation section at Doha Municipality.
"Nurturing urban greenery is a shared global responsibility. Initiatives like these build lasting ecological legacies for our future generations and reinforce the deep-rooted friendship between our nations." — H E Vipul, Indian Ambassador to Qatar
Addressing the gathering, Mohammed Abdullah Mohammed delivered an elaborative speech highlighting the critical importance of community involvement. He emphasised that the active participation of the Indian diaspora significantly accelerates local environmental goals, noting that public parks serve as vital ecological sanctuaries and partnerships with proactive groups like KSQ are instrumental in expanding green cover.
The core segment featured the ceremonial planting of native saplings by the diplomatic delegation and municipal officials alongside the KSQ managing committee, followed by corporate volunteers and community members planting trees across designated sectors of the park.
The execution of the mobilisation was seamlessly managed under the guidance of KSQ president, Subramanya Hebbagelu, along with the managing committee members, who expressed deep gratitude to the local authorities for providing exceptional logistical support.
The drive witnessed strong solidarity from across community leaders, apex Indian organisations, and Karnataka-based associations in Qatar. Prominent attendees gracing the occasion included KSQ advisor & ICBF general secretary Deepak Shetty, KSQ advisory chairman Ravi Shetty, and KSQ advisor Arunkumar, all reinforcing a collective commitment to environmental vision.