Plant a sapling to celebrate b'days

DHARWAD: The Parisara Samiti (Environment Committee) of Dharwad has come out with a new concept of spreading awareness about protection of environment. The idea is to plant saplings to mark the celebration of marriage, birth anniversary, festival and other ceremonies. The Samiti members, on request, will visit the house of those celebrating the special occasions.They will carry the sapling, tree guard and other materials required for digging the pit and plant the sapling in the premises.
Those desirous of having the sapling planted should become the member of the campaign by paying Rs 1,750.
The Samiti members launched the campaign on Friday at the Michigan Compound in Dharwad by planting the sapling in the premises of resident Gopal Kulkarni, who was celebrating his son's birthday.
President of Dharwad Parisara Samiti A S Balasubrahmanya said the campaign will help maintain greenery in the city where trees are being felled to widen the roads.