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Sapling Guardians: 3-Year Nurturing Mission Begins
15 Jul
Summary
- 60 saplings will be nurtured for three years at a school.
- Initiative named Tulasi Yamunodyana honors environmentalists Tulasi Gowda and Yamuna.
- Book distribution to remote schools planned for August.
In Ullal, a dedicated environmental initiative named Tulasi Yamunodyana has commenced at the Bharath Group of Institutions. This campaign focuses on nurturing 60 saplings planted on the school grounds, with a commitment to their care for three years. The project honors Padma Shri awardee Tulasi Gowda and environmentalist Dinesh Holla's mother, Yamuna, coinciding with Holla's 60th birthday.
Led by environmentalist Madhav Ullal, the team will ensure the saplings receive consistent watering and protection. The green patch predominantly features local fruit-and-flower-bearing plants, with a pipeline planned for reliable water supply. Environmentalists P. Padmanabha Rao, Rakesh Bolar, and Harish Adyar are supporting the effort.
Beyond tree planting, the initiative is expanding to promote reading. Beginning in August, the team plans to distribute books to children in remote schools located in Uttara Kannada. This annual focus on education, culture, or conservation aims to donate books on diverse subjects to 100 schools.
The forest department has pledged support, and the school correspondent noted the project's significance in increasing green cover amidst climate change concerns. The drive is presented as an inspiration for planting saplings on personal milestones like birthdays.
