WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2015: IN SUPPORT OF “ONE TREE BY ONE PERSON”

BANGALORE(MT NEWS): On the 5th of June,   World Environment Day 2015, in Support of One Tree by One Person was celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm in the Magnifique Public School, One Tree by One Person Campus, on Kanakapura Main Road.

Environmentalist U.S. Moinuddin the Founder of the Global Environment Movement, One Tree by One Person introduced the concept of One Tree by One Person to the audience and said, “ To plant a sapling and seeing it grow is a wonderful feeling. If you have not planted a tree, you have missed something wonderful in your life.”He further stated, “If space constraint is stopping you from planting a sapling near your home, there is always a possibility that you can find a place somewhere near to your office, school, college, or even your native village, where you can ask someone to take care of it, on your behalf.”

The dignitaries that attended the event consisted of fitness experts, educationists, scientists, musicians and filmmakers.

Tilotamma Srinivasa, CTO of Peach Engineering Private Limited, introduced to the audience the use of Honge seeds as Biofuel and its utility in running engines and gensets.

Motivational Speaker for fitness and environment, Wanitha Ashok said, “It was my privilege to be at Magnifique Public School campus on the world Environment day. It was a moment of happiness to be a part of One Tree By One Person and get into history. I appreciate U.S. Moinuddin for so passionately involving in spreading the awareness about environment. Exposure to environment conservation and caring for plants should start at an early age. We have only one planet to stay in, so let’s take good care of it.”

CEO and MD of AIME Bangalore, Bilu M.V, said, “Our government should encourage all NGO’s to support One Tree by One Person. It is an amazing environment movement for a greener and better tomorrow.”

Filmmaker and MD of Foresee, Bala Gandherkar said, “One Tree By One Person is an amazing initiative, I strongly believe that every individual should take this very seriously and support the movement by plant a sapling each.”

Chairman of Aryan Education Academy, and Chief Executive Editor of Cheer Times magazine, Dr. S. Mazhar Nawaz, said, “I am very glad to be a part of One Tree by One Person. I appreciate the sincere efforts of U.S. Moinuddin for his outstanding efforts, in mobilizing and engaging the public for tree planting. I am looking forward for One Tree by One Person to reach every corner of our nation and also beyond.”

Nayeem A.R. CEO and M.D. Peach Engineering Pvt Limited said, “One Tree By One Person is a unique and practical concept. Together, let us join hands to make the Earth, a greener place to live in.”

The dignitaries planted Mahogany trees during the occasion. Many students from various schools and colleges participated in the painted faces and crazy environmental costumes event. Skits were also played by a group of students giving the message of environmental conservation. One group of students enacted a play called ‘Today’s Chipko Movement.’

Rakesh Achyutha, performed songs from his hit Kannada and Hindi album Rocky’s Seven Windows. The crowd enjoyed and left home with great memories.

Professor Udipi Shrinivasa , Emeritus, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Science was also present in the event.