The ICAR- Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) joined the ‘Plant4Mother’ campaign launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi on the occasion of the World Environment Day. Saplings of various fruit trees were planted at the premises of ICAR-CMFRI’s headquarters, Kochi and its residential quarters in Thevara on 20th August 2024. The drive was inaugurated by Dr Grinson George, Director of ICAR-CMFRI. The initiative was coordinated by the Marine Biodiversity and Environment Management Division.
Mangrove Plantation Drive
Around hundred saplings of mangroves in different species were planted adjacent to the coastal water bodies at the campus of ICAR-CMFRI’s Ernakulam Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Njarakkal. This initiative comes at a crucial time when the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events in coastal regions are on the rise due to climate change. On the importance of the campaign, Dr Grinson George said mangroves act as bio-shield to coastal belt in protecting the lives of residents in the region from issues such as storm surge, sea erosion and sea-level rise. Restoring and preserving mangrove ecosystems would help building climate-resilient coastal communities and ensuring the well-being of fishers, he said, adding that mangroves also act as breeding ground for many shrimps and fishes.
“The initiative also aims to create awareness among the public on the significance of mangrove forestation and encourage them to participate in similar efforts. In the next phase, CMFRI has plan to collaborate with the local body authorities in Njarakkal and Vypin to accelerate the campaign and extend its reach to more areas”, CMFRI Director said.Tree planting drive was also held at all the Regional Centres and Stations of the ICAR-CMFRI located across the country.The ‘Plant4Mother’ campaign envisages planting 140 crore trees by March 2025.
Visakhapatnam Regional Centre
Visakhapatnam Regional Centre of ICAR-CMFRI joined the ‘Plant4Mother’ campaign by planting fruit tree saplings at the Farmers Training Hostel premises on 21st August 2024. The Centre also celebrated Senior Citizens Day and honoured the mothers of the staff.
Tuticorin Regional Station
As part of the global campaign – Plant4mother, Tuticorin Regional Station of the ICAR-CMFRI organised a mangrove plantation drive surrounding office campus on 21.08.2024. Mangrove sapling Avicennia sp from Aqua silviculture production system of TRS of CMFRI were used for plantation campaign. Staff members, research scholars/associates of TRS of CMFRI participated in the event.
Digha Regional Station
As part of ‘Plant4Mother’ ( Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam ) campaign, various fruit saplings were planted at the premises of Digha Regional Station of ICAR-CMFRI, West Bengal on August 21, 2024, contributing positively to environmental sustainability.
Karwar Regional Station
Karwar Regional Station of ICAR-CMFRI organised the Plant4Mother campaign (??_????_ ???_??_???) on 21st August, 2024. The programme aimed to raise awareness about this global campaign and encourage people to plant trees in honour of their mothers, symbolizing the protection of Mother Earth and efforts to combat land degradation and desertification. The event was inaugurated by the chief guest, Dr. G. N. Pramod Kumar, Professor & Head, Department of Forensic & Toxicology, Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences (KRIMS), Karwar, Karnataka. In his address, Dr. Pramod Kumar, emphasized the crucial role of planting trees in preventing pollution, safeguarding the environment, and enhancing human health and well-being. All the staff members took part in the event.
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