March for preserving greenery and ecology in an around Rabindra Sarovar
The idea of the march , organised by Taru Mitra , an initiative of Kolkata Metropolital Develeopment Authority, along with other citizens, green activists, NGOs, morning walkers and members of all the stake holders of Rabindra Sarovar, was to create an awareness towards a green revolution and maintain the fragile eco-balance of the lake.
The green enthusiats from Lake Club, Calcutta Rowing Club, Bengal Rowing Club, Calcutta University Rowing Club, Indian Life Saving Society and other swimming clubs around the lake assembled at the Lake Club carrying posters environmental slogans and marched around the Sarovar.
Saplings were also distributed to the various clubs and organizations in Rabindra Sarovar for planting around the Lake .
Speaking on the occasion lake Club president Mukund Kulkarni said, “This awareness programme is being done to ensure that in the midst of polluted surroundings, let the Sarovar be an example of a place for green and eco friendly area which would be enjoyed by the citizens of this city.”
Secretary of Calcutta Rowing Club { CRC) Chandan Roy Chowdhury informed that all the rowing clubs around the Sarovar regularly take part in cleaning of this lake from time to time. {EOM}
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