Archive · 26 Jul 2026
International Mangrove Day Awareness Drive Conducted
On Saturday, READS NGO, SRUDS NGO, and the Forest Department organized an event to celebrate International Mangrove Day.
They planted mangrove saplings and had a beach walk at ZP High School in Chillakur, Nellore.
Students, volunteers, and activists participated in the event.
Forest officers and NGO representatives talked about how important it is for the community to help protect the coast from erosion.
There were also street plays about biodiversity.
The organizers gave out certificates and promised to check on the saplings regularly to make sure they grow well.
International Mangrove Day awareness and plantation drive conducted at ZP High School, Chillakur, Nellore.
Organized by READS NGO, SRUDS NGO, and the Forest Department.
Activities included a beach walk, mangrove sapling plantation, and street plays on biodiversity.
Forest Section Officers and NGO representatives emphasized community participation in preventing coastal erosion.
Youth groups performed street plays, and certificates were distributed to participants.
- Who
- READS NGO, SRUDS NGO, Forest Department, students, volunteers, activists
- What
- Awareness and plantation drive to mark International Mangrove Day
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- ZP High School, Chillakur, Nellore
- Why
- To protect coastal ecosystems and prevent erosion
Environmental Conservation
Community Engagement
Importance of Mangroves
Environmental Conservation
Mangroves are crucial for protecting coastal ecosystems and preventing erosion.
Community Engagement
Community involvement is essential for the success of environmental initiatives.
- Event
- International Mangrove Day Awareness Drive
- Location
- ZP High School, Chillakur, Nellore
- Organizers
- READS NGO, SRUDS NGO, Forest Department
- Date
- Saturday
- Activities
- Beach walk, mangrove sapling plantation, street plays on biodiversity
- Key Participants
- Forest Section Officers, READS representative, SRUDS Secretary, students, volunteers, activists
- Commitment
- Monitoring sapling growth through periodic field visits