Once the monsoon sets, in the Forest Department will implement the Teeravanam project for afforestation of the coastal belt to protect it from natural disasters. The project announced some time ago by Minister for Forest Benoy Viswom, is being implemented by the Social Forestry Wing in five northern districts, with involvement of the local people.
Theeravana Samrakshana Samithis (coastal protection committees) comprising local people; including women, have been formed for managing the programme.
(The Hindu, 2nd May 2007)
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