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The Hindu
5 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
World Environment Day celebrated at Thiruvananthapuram railway division
The Thiruvananthapuram division of the Southern Railway celebrated World Environment Day on Thursday by organising various events emphasising environmental awareness and sustainability. The celebrations commenced with the #LifeMission pledge administered by Manish Thaplyal, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), and the flagging off of an awareness rally at the DRM's office, Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram. The railway personnel, housekeeping staff, St. John's Ambulance Brigade, and Student Police Cadets from Government GHSS, Pattom, attended the rally. At Platform No. 1, KG students from New India English Medium Public School, Vembayam, and Vrindavan School of Kindergarten, Peyad, showcased innovative concepts on reducing plastic usage through an exhibition on plastic reuse. DRM inaugurated the exhibition and interacted with the children. This was followed by a dance performance on biodiversity by students from University College Thiruvananthapuram. The DRM also delivered the World Environment Day message and distributed tree saplings to staff and student volunteers. The medical branch of the Thiruvananthapuram Division conducted a special cleanliness and beautification drive at Pettah Railway Station, rejuvenating the station garden. A pledge-taking ceremony was also held at the Divisional Railway Hospital, Pettah. Special drives were organised at all major stations in the division with the 'Beat Plastic Pollution' message.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Review meeting highlights progress of major development projects in Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram: A regional review meeting led by chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan was held on Thursday to strengthen development and welfare activities. The current status of the activities was analysed and suggestions for achieving comprehensive development were proposed during the meeting. Seven major projects were evaluated, including Life Mission, local road renovation project, extreme poverty eradication project , Aardram, Vidyakiranam, Waste-Free Kerala and Haritha Keralam Mission. According to the meeting, in Thiruvananthapuram district, more than 1 lakh families are eligible for the Life Mission project . Among these 55,903 houses were completed and the officials reported that they expect to complete 80.11% houses by Aug. The local road renovation project has listed 328 roads, with technical approval granted for 220 roads. T by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esta nueva alarma con cámara es casi regalada en La Plata (ver precio) Verisure Más información Undo he extreme poverty eradication project in the state capital includes 7,278 families, with 5,493 families (79%) successfully lifted out of poverty. The number is expected to increase to 6,210 (85%) within the next three months. Under the project, 196 out of 352 families that only required a house have been provided with one. Additionally, 81 out of 380 families needing both land and a house have been accommodated. Housing renovation for 294 out of 524 families has been completed, with the goal to complete all by Aug, the officials said. Under the Vidyakiranam project, infrastructure development has been completed in 47 schools. Construction is ongoing in 79 schools. The comprehensive quality education project is being implemented in 1,000 schools in the district. The meeting also analysed the doorstep garbage collection rate in the district, which is currently at 80.84%. The meeting also discussed the Amayizhanjan canal renovation and the double chamber incinerator project in Varkala which is expected to be commissioned by May 31. As per the meeting, under the Haritha Keralam Mission, 22 local self-govt institutions in the district have published water budgets (availability and usage in a specific area). So far, 511 mini green islands have been established. The district has 12 tourist centres and 94 towns declared as green. Mapping and data collection of the 33-km stretch of the Thottiyar in Pothencode has been completed, the meeting stated.
