What is the Puducherry Pollution Control Committee's green drive?

The PPCC is implementing a drive to plant 1 lakh saplings across Puducherry to increase green cover and awareness.

How much carbon dioxide will the new sacred grove offset?

The new sacred grove is expected to offset approximately 34 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually.

Where was the sacred grove planted in Puducherry?

The sacred grove was planted on over 3.5 acres of land belonging to Sri Panchanatheeswarar temple at Thiruvandarkovil.

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Sacred Grove Blooms: 1500 Saplings Boost Puducherry's Green Cover

21 Dec

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Summary

Puducherry aims to plant one lakh saplings to enhance green cover.
Over 1,500 saplings planted on 3.5 acres for a new sacred grove.
Grove to offset 34 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually.

Sacred Grove Blooms: 1500 Saplings Boost Puducherry's Green Cover

Puducherry is actively expanding its green spaces with a goal to plant one lakh saplings. A recent drive saw the establishment of a sacred grove on over 3.5 acres of land, featuring around 1,500 saplings of species typical to such environments. This collaborative effort by the Puducherry Pollution Control Committee and the Department of Hindu Religious Institutions, supported by corporate CSR, aims to bolster the Union Territory's green cover.

The newly created sacred grove is equipped with an eco-friendly borewell and drip irrigation for sustainable water management. This initiative is particularly noteworthy as it is designed to offset carbon emissions. The grove is estimated to sequester approximately 34 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually, while simultaneously producing about 180 tonnes of oxygen. This capacity is a key component in the Election Department's strategy for carbon-neutral elections.