Mangalore: Hundreds of Students Urge Citizens to Bid Goodbye to Plastic

Pics: Dayanand Kukkaje
Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore

Mangalore, Dec 23: ‘Goodbye Plastic’, an awareness march by students against the use of plastic was held from PVS to Lalbagh here on Saturday December 22.

The march was organized by Sooryodaya Charitable Trust in association with Bridge4ad.com, All College Students Association, Mangalore City Corporation and National Service Scheme (NSS).

The programme started with the hoisting of flag by Devraj K, principal, SDM College of Management.

Hundreds of students took part in the awareness march which culminated in front of the Mangalore City Corporation building.

Addressing the gathering after the march, MCC commissioner Dr Harish Kumar explained the harmful effects of using plastic. He said that citizens should be aware of their responsibilities towards the environment.

"If awareness is created among students, then such environmental issues can be dealt with effectively," he added.

Later, a rally was held by the students in which more than 25 bikes and private vehicles of the Trust were taken through the city. Nearly 5,000 bags were distributed and awareness was created among the public about the hazards of using plastic.

Sirajuddin, president of Sooryodaya Charitable Trust, delivered the vote of thanks. Shree Sheshagiri offered his full support to the initiative.

Chief trustees Jagadish Anchan, Vishu Kumar Baagambila, Utham Alva, president of All College Students Association were present.