WORLD OCEAN DAY, 2024

Thrikkunnapuzha Beach Cleaning and Awareness Campaign, 08/06/2024

            Department of Zoology,  Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India & Ocean Society of India

                   

     

     In connection with World Ocean Day, Department of Zoology, TKMM College, Nangiarkulangara in association with Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India and Ocean Society of India conducted a cleaning drive on Thrikkunnapuzha beach on 08/06/2024.

 Thrikkunnapuzha beach  is a narrow black sand belt between the adjacent Alappuzha and Arabian sea subjected to frequent sea erosion and subsequent   natural beach restoration associated with the monsoon and post monsoon phenomena. Another feature of the beach is that huge granite stones were used as erosion preventing bridge at the sea - coast interface. Associated with bridge, perpendicular protrusions- Pulimuttu- are constructed for braking wave action. VAVUBALI, a significant religious ritual (associated with performing rites for the deceased ancestors) is also performed here annually.   The coast is an attractive tourist spot as well, but it is heavily dumped with solid pollutants like plastic bottles, cans, carry bags, wrappers of eatables, tender coconut husks, cigarette butt and even human faecal matter.

 It was evident that the beach had been suffering from severe pollution, largely caused by the irresponsible disposal of waste and human defecation. This unhealthy condition not only  posed environmental risks but also raised concerns about the transmission of diseases. So proper cleaning to be done around the beach to have a beautiful and hygienic area and to strengthen the ocean ecosystem.

Dr. Sheela S,  Head of the Zoology Department, extended a warm welcome to all participants The program was inaugurated by Sri. Sudheer T K, Sub Inspector of Police, Thrikkunnapuzha. Sri. S Vinod Kumar, Thrikkunaapuzha Grama Panchayath President, Smt. Jaya P.V, Headmistress, M.U.U.P School, Arattupuzha, Smt. Lanju Satheeshan, Ward Member, Sri. Arun Kumar S, Village Extension Officer, Prof. P Sreemon, former HOD, Dept. of Zoology, T.K.M.M College, Nangiarkulangara, Dr. Jasmine Anand, Assistant Professor ,T.K.M.M College and P Sudheesh Babu, KILA offered felicitation. They conveyed their best wishes and appreciation for the initiative. Zoology Association Secretary, Ms. Parvathi Venugopal expressed vote of thanks. Altogether 70 participants including students, public, Police officers, Coastguards, elected representatives, Haritha Karma Sena, Kudumbasree Unit and  fishermen participated in the cleaning drive.

   

                                  THE HINDU, 10-06-24

                                  

                                       KERALA KAUMUDI, 09-06-24