Coastal Ecorestoration Phase 1 Inauguration

The major agenda of the programme was 1. Inauguration of the First Phase of the Coastal Ecorestoration programme by Mr. Saji Cheriyan, Hon Minster of Fisheries and Cultural Affairs, Kerala. 2. Declaration of the Successful implementation of Phase 3. Ecorestoration of the Arappthodu, streams draining to sea involving MGNREGA. The Program was inaugurated by Mr. Saji Cheriyan, Hon. Minister of Fisheries and Cultural Affairs, Govt. of Kerala in the venue arranged at the Coastal Ward- 1 of the SN Puram Grama Panchayath near Vekkod beach. Mr. Tyson Master, MLA chaired the function in the auspicious presence of Mr. Devis Master, President of District Panchayath, Mrs. Girija, President, of District Panchayath, Mr. M S. Mohanan, President Grama Panchayath. Dr. Amitha Bachan K H, Assistant Professor and Director of the Research Extension Centre (CEtC) of WGHF, MES Asmabi College presented the project details. All the representatives of the Panchayath and local community members gathered. The minister declared the project as a unique one for the scientific and people involved ecorestoration program to save the coastal belt. A total of 24 students and two teachers were participated in the programme.