A summer camp organised by the Madras Regimental Centre, Wellington for students of classes 6 to 10 is underway since the 19th of this month.
A morning walk through Sim’s Park to appraise the children of the bio-diverse nature of this district followed by a visit to the waste management unit run by this organisation, had been arranged by the organisers.
It was pleasure to meet participants from all over the nation and explain to them the importance of the western ghats and its associated flora and fauna in maintaining the hydrology of peninsular India, and equally so was the faculty tour which highlighted the need for effective management of waste and the importance of its minimisation.
22 May also happens to be the ‘International Day for Biodiversity,’ with the theme for 2025 being ‘Harmony with nature and sustainable development.’
By some strange coincidence the ‘walk’ was all about living in harmony with nature – and the ‘facility tour’ centred on sustainable development in which waste management plays a vital part.
