Eco lessons: Turning barren dunes around Jodhpur’s Mehrangarh Fort into green oasis
Since 1987, a retired govt school principal has been planting saplings around the barren area surrounding Jodhpur’s Mehrangarh Fort, turning the 22 hectares into a green cover.
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What used to be a barren expanse near Jodhpur’s Mehrangarh Fort, now has over 50,000 trees thanks to the efforts of Prasannapuri Goswami. (Photo | Express)
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RAJASTHAN: A retired government school principal in Jodhpur has turned into a remarkable green warrior. In 35 years, Prasannapuri Goswami has been able to create a very special green cover around the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, the top touri s t dest inat ion of Jodhpur.