Mangalore: Dakshina Kannada Press association, in association with state forest department celebrated Vanamahotsava in Kadri park today.
The state minister for forests B Ramanath Rai inaugurated the programme by planting a sapling.
After the inauguration Minister Rai said that tomorrow on 3rd of August a statewide aforestation programme called as Laksha-vriksha Campaign will be launched in the town hall at 10:00 AM. We encourage th NGO’s and institutions to take part in this campaign. About 1500 students will be participating in the inauguration programme, he said.
District Forest Officer Shantappa, forest officers Paalaiah, Cliffod and corporators Shashidhar Hegde and Sudhakar Maarla were present at the occasion. D K Press association president Hareesh Rai welcomed the gathering while Shreenivas rendered the vote of thanks.