Eco Warriors: Andhra Pradesh Government to plant two million saplings

The Eco solider

With the ever increasing threat to environment, the need to unite and rescue it has become the need of the hour. Many efforts are being undertaken thereof. The 62nd Vanamahotsavam programme in Andhra Pradesh and its eco-friendly initiative is an example of one such effort. The state government and the students together launched this initiative of planting two million saplings to increase the awareness among people about the crucial role played by environment.

The arena

Vishakapatanam, the home to several heavy industries and steel plants, became the perfect locality to give a start to this initiative. Vishakapatanam is the second largest city of Andhra Pradesh, the rice bowl of India. Often referred to as the 'Jewel of the east coast', Vishakapatanam now brings more pride with this green enterprise.

The eco effort

When the eco friendly initiative of 62nd Vanamahotsavam volunteered to plant two million saplings with the help of the Andhra Pradesh government, it was to reduce the increasing pollution and the diseases that were spreading due to this. The Chief Conservator of Forests, Mr. N. Javahar Babu, appreciated both the state government and the students for bringing up the issue which needs a great attention and trying to create cognizance among the Indians.

The impact

The green effort will reduce global warming and increase greenery. Fresh air and clean water will no longer be just a dream, if this initiative spreads itself across the world. State governments can follow the example of Andhra Pradesh in this matter and our country will have less diseases and less pollution. By including common people in the enterprise, there has been a lot of learning and understanding from their part.

Via: DailyIndia