<p>Speaking at the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Medical College here on Monday, secretary of the College G H Nagaraj emphasised on the need to create ‘green awareness’ in the student community. <br /><br />Measures<br /><br />He said educating the students on the need to preserve greenery will go a long way in environmental conservation measures. Trees play vital role in containing environmental pollution, Nagaraj said.<br /><br />Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Krishnappa suggested farmers to plant saplings in their farm lands and houses. <br /><br />Forest Conservator Ramesh said the country requires 33 per cent forest coverage. He emphasised that afforestation checks the ill effects of environmental pollution. Office-bearers of various Gram Panchayats in the taluk were present.<br /></p>
<p>Speaking at the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Medical College here on Monday, secretary of the College G H Nagaraj emphasised on the need to create ‘green awareness’ in the student community. <br /><br />Measures<br /><br />He said educating the students on the need to preserve greenery will go a long way in environmental conservation measures. Trees play vital role in containing environmental pollution, Nagaraj said.<br /><br />Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Krishnappa suggested farmers to plant saplings in their farm lands and houses. <br /><br />Forest Conservator Ramesh said the country requires 33 per cent forest coverage. He emphasised that afforestation checks the ill effects of environmental pollution. Office-bearers of various Gram Panchayats in the taluk were present.<br /></p>
