In view of the massive plantation slated on July 22 under the mission ‘Rispana to Rishiparna’, District Magistrate SA Murugesan held a meeting with the members of various Government and non-government organisation along with nodal officers on Wednesday.
Speaking during the event, the DM said, “Every person should participate in the massive and historical event of tree plantation to protect the environment. To rejuvenate Rispana and Kosi is one of the dream projects of the Chief Minister.”
Further, he stated that everyone should support the plantation drive which will cover the area of Rispana Shikhar Fall, Tapobhumi Ashram, Karangavi and others. Along with this, he asked the nodal officer to distribute saplings among the children of the schools . He asked them to plant them in areas near their home.
DM said, “Not only children and adults, but elderly people should also take the responsibility for the protection of the planted plant”.
He directed the officers to distribute a variety of plants, mainly mango, guava, perennial, jackfruit, lemon and oranges in various schools for plantation. Around 1.10 lakh plants will be planted near Rispana, he added.