Dindigul readers mail
The parking stand, located in front of the Gandhi Vegetable Wholesale Market in Dindigul, is now filled with a mixture of stagnant hill runoff and drainage water, making it difficult for vehicles to park and causing traffic issues. Over 1,000 sellers and buyers use this place daily. It is surrounded by the Perumal Temple, Kumaran Park, and Mariamman Temple. The present condition causes inconvenience to the public, especially during peak hours and festival times. I kindly urge the Dindigul Corporation to ensure that the parking area is maintained properly and that drainage water does not stagnate, particularly during monsoon.
P. Ravichandran, Dindigul
Improper functioning
The bathing tank in front of Thiruppachethi police station has not been functioning properly for the last two months. So I request that the concerned authority ensure that the bathing tank is maintained properly and take steps to repair the motor in the bathing tank.
S. Saravanakumar, Thiruppachethi
Prosopis juliflora - 'Karuvelam Maram' menace
The rapid growth of Prosopis juliflora, commonly known as Karuvela Maram, in and around Ramanathapuram, particularly in the Big Tank area, poses a significant threat to the region's water resources and agricultural sector. This invasive species absorbs large amounts of water, reducing the ground water table and affecting the surrounding ecosystem.
The tree's roots and leaves make the soil less fertile. Though the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court suggested to remove these trees, there is a lack of attention from local authorities. Therefore, the local authority, agricultural experts, and other stakeholders should work together to implement effective measures to address this issue.
A. Rajamanickam, Ramanathapuram
Unhygienic environment
The improper drainage system near the gates of the DD Vinayagar Higher Secondary School at Melur Road, Velipattinam, Ramanthapuram has been found for a long time and causes trouble not only to the students, but also to the common people in the neighbourhood. Such unclean and foul-smelling environments are likely to cause harmful diseases. The concerned authorities of the school and the district administration are requested to take measures to ensure a clean environment for the school inmates at the earliest.
S. Sruthi, Ramanthapuram
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Dindigul readers mail
Parking issues The parking stand, located in front of the Gandhi Vegetable Wholesale Market in Dindigul, is now filled with a mixture of stagnant hill runoff and drainage water, making it difficult for vehicles to park and causing traffic issues. Over 1,000 sellers and buyers use this place daily. It is surrounded by the Perumal Temple, Kumaran Park, and Mariamman Temple. The present condition causes inconvenience to the public, especially during peak hours and festival times. I kindly urge the Dindigul Corporation to ensure that the parking area is maintained properly and that drainage water does not stagnate, particularly during monsoon. P. Ravichandran, Dindigul Improper functioning The bathing tank in front of Thiruppachethi police station has not been functioning properly for the last two months. So I request that the concerned authority ensure that the bathing tank is maintained properly and take steps to repair the motor in the bathing tank. S. Saravanakumar, Thiruppachethi Prosopis juliflora - 'Karuvelam Maram' menace The rapid growth of Prosopis juliflora, commonly known as Karuvela Maram, in and around Ramanathapuram, particularly in the Big Tank area, poses a significant threat to the region's water resources and agricultural sector. This invasive species absorbs large amounts of water, reducing the ground water table and affecting the surrounding ecosystem. The tree's roots and leaves make the soil less fertile. Though the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court suggested to remove these trees, there is a lack of attention from local authorities. Therefore, the local authority, agricultural experts, and other stakeholders should work together to implement effective measures to address this issue. A. Rajamanickam, Ramanathapuram Unhygienic environment The improper drainage system near the gates of the DD Vinayagar Higher Secondary School at Melur Road, Velipattinam, Ramanthapuram has been found for a long time and causes trouble not only to the students, but also to the common people in the neighbourhood. Such unclean and foul-smelling environments are likely to cause harmful diseases. The concerned authorities of the school and the district administration are requested to take measures to ensure a clean environment for the school inmates at the earliest. S. Sruthi, Ramanthapuram
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Gurgaon: Haryana unveiled a comprehensive forest landscape restoration (FLR) initiative on Tuesday to mark World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. The four Aravali states participated in a workshop in Jodhpur to unveil this plan, which aimed to restore the degraded Aravalis. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This multi-faceted plan by Haryana aims to rejuvenate 37,017 hectares of its Aravali region, where 69.5% of the degraded area is classified as forest land, followed by 13.2% scrubland and 17.3% degraded agriculture land, according to the ministry of environment, forest and climate change (MoEFCC). The core strategy involves the systematic uprooting of invasive species like Prosopis juliflora, followed by the mixed plantation of indigenous Aravali species. The initiative aims for the plantation of 1,000 plants per hectare, with three plants per trench. Plus, seeding in patches of Aravali species will be done in equal numbers, and bamboos will be planted in areas with good soil depth where continuous contour trenching is feasible. The restoration process includes "scattered pit plantation" or "contour trench plantation" on hilly terrains, and the model is based on natural processes, and rainwater will be conserved in situ with indigenous Aravalli and arid region species comprising 25% of the total plants. "The restoration efforts will be meticulously aligned with existing schemes from multiple ministries, operating under a convergent governance model. This will involve oversight by district collectors and coordination through inter-departmental committees, ensuring a holistic and integrated approach. We will be developing strategies for five Aravalis districts for year-long plans. The plan was discussed in Jodhpur today where the nodal officer for Haryana showcased the plan," Haryana's principal chief conservator of forests (PCCF) Vineet Kumar Garg, told TOI. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Joint forest management committees (JFMCs), self-help groups (SHGs), and watershed committees will be a part of the plan with participatory rural appraisals (PRA), detailed mapping exercises, and micro-watershed delineation. Among the state's Aravali districts, Gurgaon has been worst affected by the environmental crisis, accounting for 13,935 hectares (78.6%) of degraded land, 2,322 hectares (13.1%) of scrub, and 1,464 hectares (8.3%) of degraded agricultural land.
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