Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Nov 4: A sapling planting programme was held by forest department in association with South Canara Photographers' Association here at government school in Bolar on Saturday, November 3.
Prashanth Kumar, of Mangaluru South Canara Photographers' Association spoke about importance of trees. He also urged to plant saplings and grow trees for a better tomorrow.
Corporator Rathikala also called upon students to plant saplings and protect the nature.
Forest officer P Shridhar addressing the gathering said that trees help in providing clean air and also sufficient rain.
Veenakshi K, head mistress of the government school thanked the organisers for a meaningful program.
Gretta Anitha Fernandes compered. South Canara Photographers' Association Mangaluru treasurer Vasanth Rao rendered vote of thanks.
School development committee president Shindligowda Hiregowda, environmentalist Madhava Ullal, SKPA secretory Ajay Kumar, president Padmanabha Suvarna were present.