The last ‘Eco meet’ of this year of city-based environmental conversation NGO 'OSAI', was hosted yesterday at the Sidhappudhur Corporation Higher Secondary School.
Dr. E. Vijayaragahavan was the chief guest for the event. In his address to the audience, he spoke on the title ‘My experiences in wildlife rescue’ in which he shared his own experiences in rescuing animals in the wild.
Retired veterinarian Dr. Shanmugasundaram presided over the meet. A silent prayer was held for former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu J. Jayalalitha. 'The former Chief Minister's contributions to wildlife conservation in form of providing vehicles to the wildlife wardens and conducting rejuvenation camps to the captive and temple elephants were commendable', he said.
Syed of OSAI organization said, “During the recent Chennai floods, close to 10,000 trees were uprooted out of which most of them are trees not belonging to our native. Despite the lashing rains and squally winds, the native breed of trees stood still and sustained the unruly weather. Hence, it is evident that more emphasis should be given to native trees throughout the State. Here in Coimbatore, the tress that were uprooted at the Pollachi Highways are been given life by planting them at Rathinam College and few other places. Going forward, the trees will be re-planted at Coimbatore District Collectorate'.
Sahithya Academy recipient Vannadasan was felicitated in the event. The Sahitya Akademi Award is the second-highest literary honour in India. The Sahitya Akademi, which is India's National Academy of Letters, aims at promoting Indian literature throughout the world.
Volunteers and nature enthusiasts participated in this eco meet.