‘Saplings to be monitored through satellite’
The Hindu
Meyyanathan says the same technology would be used to control forest fire
The Southern Regional Office of the Union Ministry of Tourism organised a birding and cycling experiential tour as part of World Environment Day at Pallikaranai Marsh Eco Park. Around 15 persons with disabilities participated in the rally, which was supported by Prakruthi, Kotinos Sports, SPARK, ride, Disability Rights Alliance, Bay of Life and Guru Nanak College, Chennai.
The Ecoclub of the Government Stanley Medical College observed the day with a series of activities and contests for its students, including planting of saplings on hospital premises by doctors, in addition to the cleanliness drive.
Over 150 enthusiasts from the city participated in a bicycle rally organised by TI Cycles of India, part of Murugappa Group’s Tube Investment of India (TII), cycling through Rajakilpakkam, Rajiv Gandhi Salai and East Coast Road. The 50-km rally was flagged off by Arun Murugappan, Executive Chairman, TII, who extended TI Cycles’ support to Isha Foundation’s Save the Soil campaign.
Indian Oil Corporation marked the day with a talk by ecologist Sultan Ahmed Ismail on the topic “For earth’s sake”.