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Friendship Day: Trees Get Rakhi Love!
2 Aug
Summary
- Friendship Day observed with tree conservation in Visakhapatnam.
- A 140-year-old banyan tree was central to the event.
- NGOs promoted seed rakhis and planting initiatives.
Friendship Day was marked in Visakhapatnam with an initiative focused on tree conservation, centered around a venerable banyan tree estimated to be 140 years old. This event took place on Sunday on Railway Station Road in Dondaparthy.
The Green Climate Team, an NGO dedicated to environmental protection and tree conservation, organized the program. They collaborated with Vanamali, CTG, IIAM, ActionAid, and Rotary Couples to amplify their message.
During the event, J.V. Ratnam, founder-secretary of the Green Climate Team, announced plans to promote seed rakhis and organize Vriksha Bandhan programs. These efforts aim to encourage the planting and protection of palm groves.
Malla Saritha, administrator of Vanamali CTG, urged attendees to conserve natural resources and forests. She highlighted the Bishnoi community's tradition of protecting trees as an example of environmental safeguarding.
Professor Varalakshmi from IIAM stated that students will actively participate in Vriksha Bandhan programs scheduled to continue until August 28. These activities are designed to raise awareness about forest conservation and climate change.
