The Nilgiris Forest Division conducted an awareness rally emphasising the need for “green Deepavali” in the district recently.
The awareness rally was taken out from Charring Cross to Udhagamandalam Government Bus Stand. The rally was organised under the orders of District Forest Officer (Nilgiris division), S. Gowtham. District Collector M. Aruna was present.
Participants included forest staff members, who distributed pamphlets and fliers detailing how a “green Deepavali” will benefit the environment, and also ensure that wildlife in the Nilgiris is not affected by loud noises, which could lead to animals getting disorientated, and in some cases, even abandoning their young.
