NSS afforestation campaign gets under way
The Higher Education Department, in association with the National Service Scheme (NSS), launched a State-wide environmental initiative, Safalam 2025, at a function held at Mar Ivanios College here on Thursday.
The campaign was formally launched by Higher Education Minister R. Bindu, who emphasised the vital role of students in ensuring environmental sustainability and food security through green initiatives.
'Safalam 2025' encourages each of the State's 3.5 lakh NSS volunteers representing 3,500 units to plant and protect one fruit tree sapling. A key feature of the campaign is the geo-tagging of the saplings in order to ensure long-term monitoring and care.
The 14-day programme will also focus on student involvement in environmental regeneration, sustainable living practices and food security. NSS state officer Anzer R.N. and regional director Y.M. Uppin were also present on the occasion.
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