Tamil Nadu plants one crore palm seeds to protect waterways
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Minister N. Anand of Tamil Nadu began a statewide effort to plant one crore (10 million) palm seeds across 37 districts, excluding the Nilgiris.
The Tamil Nadu government partnered with organizations including Green Needa, ExNoRa International, the National Social Service, and the National Cadet Corps for this initiative. Approximately one lakh (100,000) NSS students will help plant the seeds, which come from Palm Seeds Banks established at 100 colleges throughout the state.
The government intends for the new palm trees to reinforce the banks of water sources, prevent soil loss, and replenish groundwater supplies. Officials also expect the project to increase opportunities for people who make a living from palm products. Kancheepuram district officials and leaders from partner organizations joined Minister Anand at the launch event in Devariyambakkam village.
