Corporation appeals for help in raising Green Park

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The Hindu             21.11.2013 

Corporation appeals for help in raising Green Park

Special Correspondent

The Tiruchirapalli City Corporation has invited environmental activists and city residents interested in conserving the environment to sponsor tree saplings at the Green Park being raised at Panchapur on the outskirts of the city.

The corporation is raising the park on a five-acre area and plans to plant a variety of saplings, including herbs. The park would house a meditation hall, a small zoological park, a toy train, and models of the seven wonders of the World.

Environmental activists and people interested in conservation could sponsor a sapling by paying Rs. 3,000. So far, about 198 persons have contributed the sum and joined the initiative. Akshaya, a class 6 girl, handed a cheque for Rs. 3,000 to Corporation Commissioner V.P. Thandapani on Wednesday for a sapling to be planted on her behalf at the park, according to an official release.

Those interested in participating in the initiative can call 7639566000, the release added.