Telling kids to plant trees, while adults increase automotive- driven COx

The Hindu : Life & Style / Kids : All for a green earth: "Forty students, who were winners of various competitions, were chosen as the green ambassadors of the school. The ambassadors would receive certificates signed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. “We were all enthusiastic about the competitions when they told us that we would get a chance to meet Mr. Kalam,” said Radhika S., Std. VIII. We also did a poetry recitation in Bharatiya Vidyanikethan to encourage the students to plant saplings and take care of them, she said.

The campaign also saw active participation from some parents. They took part in writing and drawing competitions on the topic “Trees”. A nature walk around the campus was also held.

Uma Shankar, Project Green Hands, Isha Foundation, was the chief guest at the valedictory function. He urged the students to plant as many trees as possible. He asked the students to build a rapport with nature which would make life more peaceful.

“We learnt a lot about the variety of trees, methods of planting and preserving them. The presentation on wildlife was also interesting. The campaign was an eye-opener for us,” said Vimala."