Cleanup drive and environmental awareness programme organised in Kotagiri
The Kotagiri Citizens Welfare Association organized a cleanup drive at Catherine Falls to promote responsible tourism and environmental protection. Volunteers and local officials worked together to remove waste and educate tourists on preserving the Nilgiris ecosystem.
Why it matters
Community-led environmental initiatives are crucial for maintaining biodiversity in fragile tourist-heavy regions.
The Kotagiri Citizens Welfare Association (KCWA) organised a cleanup drive and environmental awareness programme at Catherine Falls near Kotagiri on Sunday.
The programme was organised with the aim of promoting responsible tourism and protecting the fragile ecosystem of the Nilgiris. The programme was coordinated by local resident Kannan Ramaiah on behalf of the KCWA, working with Arun Bellie, president of the Association, a press release added.
The initiative was supported by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department, Coimbatore Builders and Contractors Association, Rotary Club of Coimbatore Saicity, local naturalists and other environmental organisations such as the Kotagiri Wildlife Association and Sparrows Students and professors of MCC Community College, Kotagiri. Several volunteers and nature enthusiasts participated.
During the programme, volunteers collected plastic bottles, food wrappers and other non-biodegradable waste scattered around the Catherine Falls tourist area.
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