Mangaluru: St Aloysius Institutions is inviting all environment enthusiasts of Mangaluru to participate in the exciting new initiative: a fruit tree plantation drive aimed at turning Mangaluru into a fruit city. This initiative not only seeks to enhance the green cover of our city but also to promote sustainable living and local fruit production.
Taking forward the Fruit City initiative drive, a variety of fruit saplings were planted on August 14th, 2024 in the premises of Lady Goschen Hospital. Dr. Durga Prasad, the Medical Superintendent, Dr. Jagadeesh, RMO, and their hospital staff were present.
The Rector of St. Aloysius Institutions and the Pro Chancellor of St. Aloysius Deemed to be University Fr. Melwin J Pinto SJ, The Institutional Development Officer of St. Aloysius Institutions Ms. Shilpa Dsouza, the Coordinator of Fruit City initiative Mr. Arjun Mascarenhas, along with students of the institutions gifted saplings of cat-eye-fruit to the Hon’ble Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly Sri U T Khader, to the Police Commissioner Sir Anupam Agrawal IPS, and to the DCP Sri Siddharth Goyal IPS between 16th and 21st of August 2024.
The MLC Sri Ivan Dsouza, while accepting the sapling, felicitated the Rector of St. Aloysius Institutions for his initiative towards a greener city.
The MP of Dakshinna Kannada Capt. Brijesh Chowta, an alumnus of St. Aloysius Institutions, was glad to receive a sapling and ensured to spread a word of this initiative so that more citizens of Mangaluru will collect the fruit tree saplings of their choice from the institution.
Among other prominent personalities of Mangaluru, the Mangaluru South MLA Sri Vedavyasa Kamath, the Mayor Sri Sudhir Shetty, the leader of the opposition in the MCC Council Sri Praveen Chandra Alva, and The MCC Commissioner Sri C L Anand, have happily accepted the fruit tree saplings and assured to support the initiative by growing these plants.
The management of St. Aloysius Institutions intends to distribute about 2,500 saplings. If individuals wish to take a sapling, please contact: +918867027170.
By planting a diverse array of fruit trees, St. Aloysius Institution intends to create a healthier, greener environment that benefits both the community and the ecosystem. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals and families to get involved in environmental conservation, enjoy nature, and contribute to a greener future.