Celebearation of
“Vana Mahotsava”
Vana Mahotsav, a festival of planting trees was celebrated by Department of Botany on July 31, 2019 at College campus. This celebration aimed at forming a personal connect between the students and trees through a process of experience, reflection and creation. Dr. Manohara Joishi K., Retired Professor, Department of Botany, Canara College, Mangaluru, was the Chief Guest of the program. He appreciated the students and said “This programme created awareness about the importance of trees, need for tree plantation for the protection of the green cover of the mother earth, benefits of planting saplings, mentioning how it will lead to a greener, eco-friendlier and pollution-free environment”. An oath was taken by the students to look after the trees planted by them, and also promised to plant trees in the city wherever it is feasible. 40 students of I and II BZC participated in the programme.
Report By:
Ms. Madhushree
