NE AGRICULTURE BUREAU
TIRUPPUR, JUNE 2
Isha’s Cauvery Calling movement will facilitate the planting of 3,00,000 saplings on agricultural lands in the Tiruppur district this year. Ahead of World Environment Day, the launch event took place on Saturday. Participating in the event, Minister for Tamil Development, Information & Publicity P Saminathan recalled, “Former Chief Minister Karunanidhi said, ‘No gifts, plant saplings.'”
Isha’s Cauvery Calling initiative aims to plant 12.1 million trees in Tamil Nadu during the fiscal year 2024-25. Marking World Environment Day, inaugural ceremonies are being held in every district of Tamil Nadu.
- Isha’s Cauvery Calling movement will facilitate the planting of 3,00,000 saplings on agricultural lands in the Tiruppur district
- We have been active since 2000. The movement, initiated by Ayya Kalaignar with the planting of a sapling in 2006, has grown to worldwide recognition today: Cauvery Calling Coordinator Tamilmaran
- Launched in 2019, the Cauvery Calling movement aims to restore the Cauvery River by increasing green cover in the Cauvery basin areas of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
The launch event was held at Annamar Swamy temple premises in Kangeyam, Tiruppur district. Minister for Tamil Development, Information & Publicity launched the event by planting saplings and distributing them to farmers.
Speaking at the event, Cauvery Calling Coordinator Tamilmaran said, “We have a long tradition and experience in tree planting. We have been active since 2000. The movement, initiated by Ayya Kalaignar with the planting of a sapling in 2006, has grown to worldwide recognition today. Four UN organizations have endorsed this movement.
Through Cauvery Calling, we are promoting tree-based agriculture globally. Planting trees alongside farming enhances farmers’ economy, soil fertility, and groundwater levels. By linking the environment and the economy, Sadhguru provided this initiative. The UN has recognized Cauvery Calling as the right solution for tropical countries.”
Minister Saminathan further said, “When Kalaignar Karunanidhi was the Chief Minister, a tree planting event by the Isha was held in Guindy, Chennai. I vividly remember it because I participated in that event. He proudly highlighted the planting of trees along the roadsides by the Highways Department. I was proud to be the minister of that department at the time.”
“Karunanidhi, as the Chief Minister, said he would appreciate and commend those who planted a sapling instead of bringing gifts, even if they didn’t visit him in person. In the current harsh climate with increasing heat, planting and maintaining saplings is the primary responsibility of every individual, not just such movements. I extend my congratulations and best wishes to the Cauvery Calling movement.”
Launched in 2019, the Cauvery Calling movement aims to restore the Cauvery River by increasing green cover in the Cauvery basin areas of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The initiative promotes tree-based agriculture on farmlands, which improves soil quality, enhances water retention capacity, and increases farmers’ incomes. The movement offers free technical assistance to farmers for planting and maintaining trees.
Cauvery Calling personnel visit farmlands to provide advice on selecting tree species suitable for the soil, water management, weed management, and intercropping. For further information and sapling requirements, farmers can contact 80009 80009.
Cauvery Calling to enable planting 4.75 lakh trees in Thanjavur district
- Ahead of World Environment Day, Thanjavur MLA TKG Neelamegam kicks off the initiative by planting saplings and distributing them to farmers
- Calling initiative aims to plant 1.21 crore trees in Tamil Nadu this fiscal year (FY 24-25)
- For further information and sapling requirements, farmers can contact 80009 80009
Isha’s Cauvery Calling movement will enable the planting of 4/75 lakh trees on agricultural lands in Thanjavur district this year. Ahead of World Environment Day, Thanjavur MLA TKG Neelamegam inaugurated the event Thursday by planting saplings and distributing them to farmers.
Isha’s Cauvery Calling initiative aims to plant 1.21 crore trees in Tamil Nadu this fiscal year (FY 24-25). Marking World Environment Day, these inaugural ceremonies are taking place in every district of Tamil Nadu.
The inaugural event for Thanjavur district took place at the Government Raja Mirasudar Hospital campus. DMK MLA Neelamegam chaired the event, which was also attended by Mayor Sun Ramanathan, Deputy Mayor Anjugam Boopathy, and Resident Medical Officer Dr Amudha Vadivu.
Speaking at the event, Thanjavur MLA Neelamegam said, “In association with Cauvery Calling, 4,75,000 saplings are being planted along the Cauvery basin to mark World Environment Day. I extend my congratulations and appreciation to the Isha Foundation for organizing this event so successfully.”
Additionally, Mayor Sun Ramanathan, who attended the event as a special guest, said, “Each year, Cauvery Calling continues various activities such as planting saplings and distributing them to farmers. I extend my heartfelt congratulations for these efforts. In collaboration with Cauvery Calling, Thanjavur Municipality has planted and nurtured 1,00,000 saplings in each ward over the past two years, creating a thriving ecosystem. We wish Isha Yoga Center continued success in their activities.”
The Cauvery Calling movement was launched in 2019 to restore the Cauvery River. This movement aims to increase green cover in the Cauvery basin areas of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka by promoting tree-based agriculture on farmlands. This not only improves soil quality and water retention capacity but also increases the income of farmers.
The movement offers free technical assistance to farmers for planting and maintaining trees. Cauvery Calling personnel visit farmlands to provide advice on selecting tree species suitable for the soil, water management, weed management, and intercropping.
For further information and sapling requirements, farmers can contact 80009 80009.
