FREE PLANT DISTRIBUTION BY ROTARY CLUB OF DABOLIM
The Rotary Club of Dabolim, in association with Young Indians (Yi) Goa Chapter, organised a free distribution of plant & tree saplings at the Chicalim Panchayat on Sunday, 18th July ’10. Nearly 500 saplings were distributed to the people of Chicalim and surrounding areas. The saplings included trees like Gulmohar, Cassia Fistula, Neem, Ashoka as well as fruit bearing trees like Mango, Guava, Jamun, Almond, Kokum and Custard Apple. Even decorative plants like Ixora, Golden Duranda and Hibiscus were among the saplings distributed.
The programme also included a Green Exhibition cum Sale of eco-friendly products. Green Essentials, Panaji and Earthworm Ecostore, Porvorim exhibited various products ranging from natural insect repellents and floor cleaners to products like jams, honey and organic plant seeds. Also on display was a vermi-composting unit designed and manufactured by Zarhak Moulders, Verna. The Goa Energy Development Association (GEDA) had showcased the different uses of solar energy and the benefits of the same.
The programme received an over-whelming response from the public and the Club plans to repeat a similar event in the future. The programme was efficiently co-ordinated by Club Secretary, Rtn Amit Tapadia and Rtn Jennifer Lewis e Kamat under the able guidance of Club President, Rtn Avez Mohidin and along with other club members.
