Van Mahotsav Diwas was celebrated at RIMT - Institute of Engg. & Technology (RIMT-IET), Mandi Gobindgarh. About 600 plants were planted in the institute premises.        Mr. Daljit Singh Brar, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Fatehgarh Sahib was present during the event. This event was organized to create awareness about the importance of trees and to provide the healthy environment to the students. The inauguration of the event was done by Mr. Daljit Singh Brar by planting a tree, followed by Dr. Pritpal Singh (Principal, RIMT-IET), Prof. Harsh Sadawarti (Vice-Principal, RIMT-IET), Dr. D.S. Taneja (Principal, RIMT-Maharaja Aggrasen Engg. College), Dr. A.K. Gupta (Principal, RIMT-College of Architecture), Heads of various departments, the faculty members, staff and the students.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Brar stressed that there is no other alternative than to plant more trees to contain the menace of pollution. He was very much impressed by the existing plantation in the campus .Sh. Hukam Chand Bansal, Chairman said that we should make all out efforts to create healthy surroundings as the environment is very important and it is our duty to save it for the future generations. Mr. Mehar Singh, Horticulture officer of the institute participated actively in the event.