Minister for Housing and Forests Binoy Viswam has mooted a 'green shield' for all housing projects in the state. A required number of trees should be planted on the premises of all housing projects, including flats", the Minister said on Wednesday ay the valedictory function of the global seminar on 'Global Warming' held at Technopark here."We need to have a culture and discipline of planting trees. While constructing flats and other multi-storeyed buildings, it should be ensured that the residents get pure air to breateh", Forest Minister Binoy Viswam said.The Minister also suggested those travelling to the same place to work or for other activities from the same housing colony should, instead of going in different vehicles, share a vehicle. Binoy Viswam also said it was necessaryto have a 'green bench' in the High Court to hear cases related to the forest and environment.
The New Indian Express, 22nd January 2009
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