Protecting Tamirabarani everyone’s responsibility, says Collector
Collector Anand Mohan launched an awareness rally for World Rivers Day to emphasize the importance of protecting the Tamirabarani river. The initiative aims to address pollution caused by waste and encourages community participation in conservation efforts.
Why it matters
Addresses critical environmental sustainability and water security issues for the Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi regions.
Collector Anand Mohan on Sunday flagged off a ‘World Rivers Day’ awareness rally in Papanasam, in which a large number of school students participated.
Speaking at the event, he said the Tamirabarani was the lifeline of the people of the region and protecting the river was everyone’s responsibility. It was the main source of water for Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts. The river was being polluted due to discarded clothes and discharge of different types of waste. Hence, the district administration, NGOs, students and public were jointly undertaking various activities to protect the river. “However, the key solution is changing the mindset of everyone,” he added.
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