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KFRI Sub-Center, Kuzhur Observes World Environment Day with Green Initiatives


The KFRI Sub-Center, Kuzhur, marked World Environment Day with a series of activities under the theme “Let’s Fight Against Plastic Pollution.” The event featured the distribution of tree saplings, tissue culture banana seedlings, and ornamental plants, along with a visit to the Tissue Culture Laboratory.

The function was inaugurated by Hon’ble MLA V.R. Sunil Kumar, and jointly presided over by KFRI Director Dr. Kannan C.S. Warrier and Kuzhur Panchayat President Paul Sajan Kodiyan. As part of the event, saplings were planted in the sub-center courtyard by the MLA and Panchayat President.

As a recognition of their dedicated service, members of the Harithakarma Sena - frontline warriors in the fight against plastic pollution -were honoured during the function, reinforcing the role of community-led initiatives in waste management.

Dignitaries including Mala Block Member Sylvie Xavier, Ward Member Rinsi Shaijan, and Panchayat Vice President Rajni Manoj also participated. Dr. Suma Arun Dev, Head of the Sub-Center, expressed gratitude to all attendees, including Kudumbashree activists, farmer representatives, and socio-political leaders, for making the programme a success.


Published on: June 5, 2025

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