Increasing green cover should be our priority: Eshwar Khandre

Increasing the green cover and creating environmental awareness among children are essential to address the challenges posed by global warming and climate change, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister and Bidar district in-charge Minister Eshwar B. Khandre said on Wednesday.

Speaking after inaugurating the Dr. Channabasava Pattadadevaru Tree Park at Inchur village in Bhalki taluk of Bidar district, Mr. Khandre said the environmental conservation measures undertaken today would determine the future of the next generation.

“The tree park, spread over 13 acres and developed by the Forest Department at a cost of about ₹5 crore, has been established for the benefit of the people and schoolchildren of Bhalki taluk. More than 250 species of plants have been grown in the park, with plans to plant another 10,000 saplings under the Miyawaki model,” he said.