People from almost all walks of life joined the World Environment Day celebrations by planting trees and organising awareness programmes of various nature in the district on Sunday.
Speaker P. Sreeramakrishnan kicked off the year-long Punarjani programme meant to revive and conserve the Bharatapuzha. Opinion leaders and celebrities from different fields joined the programme held at Tavanur.
Most youth organisations, including DYFI, AIYF, Youth Congress, Muslim Youth League, celebrated the day by planting trees. Minister for Local Administration K.T. Jaleel inaugurated the DYFI programme at Ayinkalam.
Jnanpith laureate M.T. Vasudevan Nair launched Oisca International’s selfie-with-my-tree project at Thunchanparamba, Tirur. The Oisca district chapter promotes youngsters to post on Facebook periodic selfies with the trees they planted.
V. Abdurahiman, MLA from Tanur, began his work in the constituency by planting 4,918 trees. He had secured a margin of 4,918 votes in the historic victory he attained over the Indian Union Muslim League in Tanur.
The Haritha Sena corps of KHM Higher Secondary School, Valakkulam, conducted an awareness jatha. Environmentalist Thorappa Mustafa flagged off the jatha, which was accorded reception at Calicut University, Chelari, Chemmad, Padikkal, Kakkad, Venniyur and Kottakkal.
Panakkad Sayed Munawwarali Shihab Thangal felicitated the students.
The green corps of Valakkulam school are planning a two-month-long programme, which will include Monsoon trekking, Njattuvela mela, and green selfie contest.
National Service Scheme volunteers of PMSAMA Higher Secondary School, Kodur, celebrated the day by planting hundreds of trees. Licensed Engineers and Supervisors Federation (LENSFED) planted 101 trees at Thazepalam, Tirur.
Malappuram Municipal chairperson C.H. Jameela inaugurated the celebrations organised by the All Kerala Photographers Association. C. Pramod presided.
Jobs will be created: Minister
Our Staff Reporter writes from Thrissur:
Tourism Minister A.C. Moideen has said that the government is aiming to create job opportunities in the tourism sector.
Addressing the Environmental Day celebrations organised by the District Tourism Department at Vilangan Kunnu, here, on Sunday he said five lakh employment opportunities will be created in the tourism sector in the coming five years. “Environmental protection and tourism development are not the responsibility of the government alone. The government will ensure participation of the general public, organisations and local bodies in it,” he said.
The government is not against development works with private participation, the Minister said. He also inaugurated the Environmental Day celebrations at the collectorate. Speaking after inaugurating the afforestation drive organised by the AITUC at Irinjalakuda as part of Environmental Day celebration, CPI State secretary Kanam Rajendran said the party aimed at sustainable development by empowering the strong relationship between human beings and nature. Addressing another Environmental Day celebration at Mary Immaculate Mission Hospital Engandiyur, Agriculture Minister V.S. Sunil Kumar said the new generation should cultivate eco-friendly living as a culture. “The pure air and water are the rights of the coming generation. No development is possible by destroying the nature. Not only June 5, every day should be environmental protection day,” he said. Addressing the World Environment Day celebrations, Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) Vice-Chancellor Dr. P.Rajendran said real progress of society encompasses concern for the environment.
