The Hindu·1 min read
Lake renovation panel launches plantation drive in Thanjavur district
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The Hindu Bureau
A drive to plant one lakh palmyra tree seeds around Senkazhuneer lake in Thanjavur district was launched on Thursday.
The drive, to be implemented through the Senkazhuneer Lake Renovation Committee, was inaugurated by Collector R. Revathi.
The over 1,000-year-old Chola-period lake spread of over 642 acres to the west of Kallaperambur in the district had been identified for planting the palm tree seeds though the National Service Scheme and voluntary organisations, an official press release said.
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