The Indian Embassy in association with Arms4U(Active Resource Management Society), an environment-friendly association in Kuwait, as part of the Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th Birth Anniversary celebrations celebrated World Environment Day at the embassy auditorium. Large number of community members, Association representatives and special guests attended the function.

The Chief Guest on the occasion, Dr. (Ms.) Majda Suleiman, an expert on environmental studies from Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KSIR), delivered a talk on the topic ‘Desert Eco System’. She focused on restoration and remediation measures to tackle environmental issues in Kuwait.

As part of an environment-based endeavour, plant saplings that can thrive in Kuwait’s climatic conditions were presented to Indian schools and other relevant institutions for planting with the aim to strengthen the eco system in the country. As India is celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Indian Embassy is planning to distribute 150 saplings. The saplings are carefully selected to suit the climatic conditions of Kuwait, said the Arms4U president Alex John.

The Government of India supports protection and maintaining of environmental including awareness, and observed the World Environment Day at its embassies around the world.