<p>After the day-long drive, the students collected more than 200 sacks of plastic from the well known tourist spot and pilgrim centre.<br /><br />BFRC Principal Pushpakumar told Deccan Herald that that it wasn’t necessary for only National Service Scheme camps to undertake such a drive. Everyday, thousands of people visit the BRT Wildlife Sanctuary and throw plastic all over the area. This is causing immense harm to wild animals.<br /><br />Keeping this mind, more than 200 students took up the initiative to clean the roads, he added.<br /><br />Nagendra, a villager opined that if the panchayat had taken up the work, it would have cost Rs three lakh. But the youngsters showed that an initiative by the public can save a lot of money, he added.<br /><br />Students S Mamatha, Akhila, Sowmya and Rajendra, who participated in the clean-up pointed out that everyday passes away in studies. But, this gave an opportunity for them to make a contribution to the society. Bannari Amman Sugars Director Sharavan gifted 200 T-shirts and caps to students who participated in the cleanliness drive. <br /><br />Taluk Administration had arranged for lunch and District Bus Owners Association provided free bus service to the students. <br /><br />District Administration also gave away certificate of participation to the students.<br /></p>
<p>After the day-long drive, the students collected more than 200 sacks of plastic from the well known tourist spot and pilgrim centre.<br /><br />BFRC Principal Pushpakumar told Deccan Herald that that it wasn’t necessary for only National Service Scheme camps to undertake such a drive. Everyday, thousands of people visit the BRT Wildlife Sanctuary and throw plastic all over the area. This is causing immense harm to wild animals.<br /><br />Keeping this mind, more than 200 students took up the initiative to clean the roads, he added.<br /><br />Nagendra, a villager opined that if the panchayat had taken up the work, it would have cost Rs three lakh. But the youngsters showed that an initiative by the public can save a lot of money, he added.<br /><br />Students S Mamatha, Akhila, Sowmya and Rajendra, who participated in the clean-up pointed out that everyday passes away in studies. But, this gave an opportunity for them to make a contribution to the society. Bannari Amman Sugars Director Sharavan gifted 200 T-shirts and caps to students who participated in the cleanliness drive. <br /><br />Taluk Administration had arranged for lunch and District Bus Owners Association provided free bus service to the students. <br /><br />District Administration also gave away certificate of participation to the students.<br /></p>
