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Mangaluru: Minister unveils plans to plant 25 lac saplings every year

  •   Sun, Jul 10 2016 09:09:38 AM

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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)

Mangaluru, Jul 10: "Towards fulfilling the department's ambitious plans of planting 25 lac saplings every year in every district, we have instructed the department to develop nurseries towards this end. We have already been taking steps in meeting this target," said state forest minister, Ramanath Rai.

He was speaking after inaugurating environmental jatha as part of 'Koti Vriksha Andolana' programme of his department and 'Aranya Mitra' award distribution function held by the forest department at Town Hall here on Saturday July 9.

"As per the promise of planting eight crore saplings all over the state in the previous budget, we are initiating this Andolan (revolution). We have requested people to plant saplings in temples, churches, mosques, and other prayer centres. Saplings are being planted wherever there is vacant government land," he explained.

Chief forest conservator of the city circle, Dr Sanjay S Bijur, said that two lac saplings meant for farmers are ready and invited farmers to take them away. Bijur further said that from next year onwards, saplings planting programme will be drawn up in consultation with corporate companies. On this occasion, 'Aranya Mitra' awards were conferred on Krishna Bhat Balpa Lakshmeesh Tolpady, Chandrashekhar Damle, Vidyashree Friends Charitable Trust, and Mandekolu village forest committee.

City mayor, Harinath, MLA, B A Mohiuddin Bava, zilla panchayat president, Meenakshi Shantigodu, district deputy commissioner, A B Ibrahim, zilla panchayat chief executive officer, Sree Vidya, city corporation commissioner, H N Gopalakrishna, and others were present.

Earlier in the day, an environmental jatha was taken out.
  

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  • I M Dayananda, Bappanadu Mulky DK Karnataka

    Tue, May 26 2020

    Plz. keep me informed I am looking for some quality plants for my farms. I need the address with the availabilty of plant details please share.

    If you are serious please be specific about the pants available. hope its free. x

    Thanks

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  • Vishal, Mangalore

    Mon, Jul 11 2016

    It is not enough if this man announces such grandiose plans. We have seen his dismal performance as the Forest Minister. Let him prove his worth by having 25 lakhs samplings planted and prove that his deeds match with his words. Again, it is not enough if the saplings are planted and left to fend for themselves. They need to be well taken care of. Here, I must add that is the duty of all of us to take care of the saplings planted. We cannot expect the government to do everything. As citizens, we should also play our role. Whenever we see any infirm plant, we must at least see that it gets some support. We need the shade of the trees to park our vehicles but how much do we care for these plants when they need our help?

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  • Environmentalist, Mangalore

    Mon, Jul 11 2016

    First make it compulsory for each and every builder in the district to plant and nurture 5,000 -10,000 trees per year and produce the proof if their licenses to be renewed. So many trees were cut by the builders from earlier lush green compounds to build high rise buildings and in the process adding heat to the environment. They along with PWD and sewage & water supply department are the worst enemies of trees and catalysts for degradation of environment.
    As rightly in the article corporate companies’ even traders shall be involved in this noble task giving a annual target for each business organization.
    Last but not least we common citizens have our role and each household should plant and nurture at least 5 plants each year to bring green cover to our locality. We have still two months of rain and let us not lose the opportunity.
    Let us not forget to plant good variety of samplings such as Mango, Nerale Hannu/ Jamun(Indian Black Berry),Birinda/Kokum,( Garcinia indica), NelliKai/Amla (Indian Gooseberry), Neem, Teak, Bete etc which will help to conserve these varieties. Most of which are available in Forest department Nursery at Padil.
    Only slogans and empty talk will not help, let us take action to conserve our environment. .. I have done my part in one area of Mangalore and will continue doing it each year ……

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  • Rita, Germany

    Mon, Jul 11 2016

    why all These years they didnt have this Idea?what type of saplings are they?Please dont plant any wild saplings but useful for the next Generation and same time fruitful ,make the environment clean.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Nashville

    Sun, Jul 10 2016

    GREEN INDIA ...

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  • dev, mangalore

    Mon, Jul 11 2016

    1st let the man who is lazily standing obese man, lethargically waving the flag show us the evidence of 25 lacs saplings stock with the forest dept after that these type of nataks will be appreciated.
    each year in paper forest dept says free saplings available for planting, when we go there not even 1 sapling is available there.
    25lacs saplings in this dreams also not possible.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Nashville

    Sun, Jul 10 2016

    How about GREEN INDIA ...

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  • The Guru, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 10 2016

    Use the potholes, I can bet 75% of your target will be achieved.. You can save cost in digging..

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  • Arun, Mangalore

    Mon, Jul 11 2016

    Very True .. nice comment ..

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  • Arun , Mangaluru

    Sun, Jul 10 2016

    IHope this not another photo op ,it's better to educate and encourage the general public to plant on their own initiative than this natak schemes, All the balconies ,terraces too can be used for plants, what about the green spaces like parks ,they seem to be dwindling in this new concrete jungles.

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  • JNB, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 10 2016

    Why all ideas Congress only got?

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  • Gangaram, Moodbidri

    Sun, Jul 10 2016

    Good initiative, however ensure that at least 20 Lacs out of 25 lacs saplings are alive for next year

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  • J.F.D Souza, Attavar, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 10 2016

    Planting crores/lakhs of plants is not the criterion. Planted seedlings be maintained by watering etc. till 5 years. Otherwise it will become Onamahotsava instead of Vanamahostava.!

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  • Rudolf, Mumbai

    Sun, Jul 10 2016

    First they hacked down multitudes of the naturally growing endemic to the region hardy trees and destroyed pristine, virgin forests in most parts of DK and now, they will plant some useless trees, which may not be suitable to this region just for the heck of it wasting money of the taxpayers!!

    Penny wise pound foolish!!

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  • PEDDU, MANGALURU

    Sun, Jul 10 2016

    LAST VANAMAHOTSAVA FROM SMALL MINDED CONGI

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  • Chandra, surathkal

    Sun, Jul 10 2016

    Cut trees, divert river, kill nature, betray coastal people and now plant for eye wash and make us fools

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  • Vincent Rodrigues., Frazer Town,Bangalore

    Sun, Jul 10 2016

    Good project provided they keep up the annual target and take care of the plants planted.

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  • Charles D'Mello, Pangala

    Sun, Jul 10 2016

    It was promised in the previous budget and now planning to implement....!!!! By the time sapling are ready these ministers will go for a six, if this is the way they work.

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  • D.Shetty, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 10 2016

    saplings have become tree by now and by end of the tenure they will say we will plant trees.. They only is dont know what they speak and commit ..just a flash...

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