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Seed Balls Sow Hope for Greener Future
4 Jul
Summary
- Volunteers prepared seed balls for reforestation efforts.
- Chief General Manager urged planting and nurturing ten saplings.
- Forests are vital for Earth's ecosystems and human survival.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), in partnership with NGOs Shakti Club and Green Climate, hosted a seed-ball making event at Waltair Park on Saturday. This initiative, part of Swachhata Pakhwada, saw active participation from volunteers, local residents, and children in a cost-effective reforestation method.
P. Haribabu, Chief General Manager of HPCL Visakh Refinery, inaugurated the program and highlighted the importance of environmental stewardship. He encouraged citizens to adopt sustainable practices and commit to planting and nurturing at least ten saplings each, stressing the role of ancient trees in ecosystems.
J. V. Ratnam, secretary of Green Climate, referred to forests as the "lungs of Mother Earth" and warned that biodiversity loss threatens human survival. Revathi, president of Shakti Club, expressed delight in contributing to environmental conservation efforts.
