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Tribal Women Gain Income Through Beehives
5 Jun
Summary
- Fifty beehive boxes distributed to tribal women for income.
- Southern Railway and BHEL conducted tree planting drives.
- Bishop Heber College planted 500 native tree saplings.
World Environment Day was widely observed in Tiruchi on Friday, June 5, 2026, with government and private organizations initiating various programs for awareness and sustainability. The Southern Railway's Tiruchi Division organized events under the theme "Climate Change and the Challenges Posed by Mother Earth," including a pledge for environmental protection and the planting of 50 saplings.
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) Tiruchi, through its executive director K. Ashok, highlighted ongoing green initiatives and inaugurated a mass tree plantation drive. The Perambalur District Legal Services Authority also launched a tree plantation drive at the District Court Complex.
A particularly impactful initiative saw Kauvery Hospital distribute free beehive boxes to 50 women from tribal communities in the Pachamalai hills, aiming to support sustainable livelihoods. Bishop Heber College, in association with multiple organizations, planted 500 native tree saplings in Besky Nagar and initiated the restoration of Pirattiyur lake.
Furthermore, Government Higher Secondary School, Siruganur, engaged 333 students in environmental awareness activities, with saplings distributed for planting. These collective efforts underscore a strong commitment to environmental stewardship across the region.
