State level review meeting of Haritha Keralam Mission at Thiruvananthapuram.

State level review meeting of Haritha Kerala Mission activities was held on 2nd and 3rd July 2024. The two-day full-time review meeting was held at Karakulam Grameena Patana Kendram, Thiruvananthapuram. State Coordinator of Navakeralam Karmapadhathi and Vice Chairperson of Haritha Keralam Mission Dr. T.N. Seema chaired the meeting. 

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Minister M.B.Rajesh said that the non-organic waste management activities through the local self-government bodies of the state have been intensified. Haritha Karma Sena has been formed in all local self-government bodies. Door-to-door waste collection is being done through them. About 80 percent of the local self-government bodies are using the Harithamithram mobile application, an online...

Remarkable progress in water conservation activities: Chief Minister

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan stated that the work going on in the state in the field of water conservation is progressing optimistically. Under the leadership of the Haritha Kerala Mission, the preparation of water budgets has been completed in 227 local self-government bodies. Also, the preparation of water budget is in progress in 208 local self-government bodies. The Chief Minister...

Haritha Keralam Mission activities in schools intensified: Chief Minister

The activities of the Haritha Keralam Mission in schools have been intensified, said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Water quality testing laboratories have been established in 234 schools, and green islets have been created in 457 schools. The Mission also supports adherence to green protocols and biodiversity and environmental awareness programs. Under the leadership of the Haritha Keralam...

Houses should be altered like little green islets: Minister J. Chinchurani

Dairy Development Minister J. Chinchu Rani said that the government's goal of housing for all will be realized and these houses should be converted into green spaces that provide clean breathing air. The minister was inaugurating the district-level Pachathuruth project, which is being implemented in collaboration with the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, under the...

Environmental balance should be restored: Dr. T. N. Seema

As part of the campaign Net zero carbon Kerala through people by Haritha Keralam Mission, a one-day workshop was organized at Thiruvananthapuram on June 25, 2024 regarding the calculation of carbon sequestration. The workshop held at Govt. Rest House was inaugurated by Dr. T. N. Seema, State Coordinator, Navakeralam Karmapadhathi & Vice chairperson of Harita Kerala Mission.  Dr. T. N....

Mass interventions inevitable in waste management: Dr. Thomas Isaac

Former Finance Minister Dr. Thomas Isaac said that people's movement should be built to solve the garbage problem. He was inaugurating the Clean and Green Conclave public meeting organized by Kannur Peralassery Gram Panchayat at Moonnuperia.  Environmental problems and health problems arise because of unscientific disposal of waste. Kerala can solve the current sanitation crisis by...

Kalpetta block panchayat releases water budget.

Block Panchayat President Chandrika Krishnan released the water budget prepared in Kalpetta Block Panchayat under the leadership of Haritha Keralam Mission with the technical assistance of CWRDM. The water budgets of Kalpetta Block Panchayat and Vaithiri, Pozhuthana, Vengappally, Kottathara, Padinjarethara, Meppadi, Muttil, Moopainad and Thariodu grama panchayats were released. Block Vice...

‘Thottarapuncha’ will be cultivable, the process has started.

To make Kochi Thotara Puncha fully arable, the Haritha Keralam Mission has started the steps to implement the action plan through the coordination of the three-tier panchayat governing bodies, agriculture department, padasekara samiti etc. State district level officials of Haritha Kerala Mission visited Thotara Puncha and directly asked the farmers about the problems of agriculture and...

The Gundika-Kadukkapalam stream, protected with coir geo textile, flows smoothly.

The Gundika-Kadukkapalam stream, which is joined by small streams originating from Muzhakunnu puralimala, flows smoothly. The stream is rejuvenated, and sides are protected with coir geo textiles.  It is a stream that once provided life-giving water to the cultivation of acres of fields from Mudakozhi to Katukappalam. As part of the Jalanjali-Nirurav campaign under the leadership of the...

Actions must be taken to ensure environmental justice for all : Chief Minister

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan says that conservation of natural resources and environmental sustainability are political issues and there should be a political fight against exploitation of nature. Constructive actions must also be taken to ensure environmental justice for all. Cultivation practices that are resilient to climate change should be adopted. Challenges posed by climate change...

Green Islet/Pachathuruth at Travancore Titanium Campus

Under the leadership of Haritha Keralam Mission, green islet has been started with fruit plantation in Travancore Titanium Products Limited campus on 2 acres of land.  Dr. T. N. Seema, State Coordinator of Navkeralam Karma Padhathi, inaugurated the programme by planting fruit sapling.  Dr. T. N. Seema said that nature-friendly activities at the Travancore Titanium Products Limited...

The first green islet/Pachathuruth in State attains five years

Five years have passed since the first Pachathuruth of the Pachathuruth project implemented by the Haritha Kerala Mission in the state. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan started the Pachathuruth project on World Environment Day on June 5, 2019 by planting saplings in the five cents of the compound of Vengode Family Health Center in Pothenkode Grama Panchayat of Thiruvananthapuram district. All...

Save biodiversity through green islets: Minister VN Vasavan

Cooperation and ports Minister V.N. Vasavan said that we can save biodiversity by creating a lot of greenery by means of installing green islets(Pachathuruth). The minister inaugurated the Kottayam district level environment day celebrations by planting saplings for Pachathuruth in connection with the 1000 more green islets expansion programme of Haritha Keralam mission. The programme was at...

Neelakurinji biodiversity study camp: Learned by learning nature

It was a unique experience for the students participated in the
Neelakurinji Biodiversity Learning Festival organized by Haritha Kerala Mission. The programme gained attention by imparting new knowledge and experiences to the students. 59 students from 14 districts participated in the three-day camp which started at Adimali Neelakurinji Biodiversity Knowledge Center on the morning of 26th...

Adimali Mapathon comes to an end

Haritha Kerala Mission has completed the Mapathon works in Idukki Adimali Gram Panchayat. The work was completed in four days by the team comprising RPs and internship trainees from the state and district missions. Mapping works of more than 150 watercourses have been completed. Unpredictable weather slowed down the mapping work but managed to complete the work on time. Mapping work has been...

Block level convention on water budget.

Block level convention for preparation of water budget in Nenmara Block was held at Block Panchayat Hall. MG Employment Guarantee Scheme Block Program Officer welcomed and Block General Extension Officer gave vote of thanks. The Block Panchayat Secretary presided over the meeting and the Block Panchayat President delivered the keynote address. President of Elavanchery Panchayat and President of...

Agri clinic and distribution of Soil Health Card.

Under the leadership of Haritha Keralam Mission, distribution of soil health cards and Agri Clinic was organized to sugarcane farmers in Marayur and Kanthallur gram panchayat areas of Idukki. On 30 May 2024, 30 farmers participated in the Agriclinic held at Marayur Service Cooperative Bank Hall. Soil samples of 59 farmers were collected and tested as part of the soil testing camp started under...

Net Zero Carbon Kerala activities move ahead: Chief Minister

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the state is effectively progressing towards achieving the goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. This was expressed by hon. CM in the message given on the inauguration of the first international energy meet at Thiruvananthapuram to the Energy Management Centre. The Chief Minister stated that it is important to adopt environmentally friendly energy...

LSGs should make waste management more efficient, Minister M.B. Rajesh.

Local Self-Government Minister M.B. said that the project allocation of local self-governing institutions that do not do waste management effectively will be cut. The Minister inaugurated the various projects completed by Kottayam Madapalli Block Panchayat which are included in the annual plan 2023-24.  Fines will be levied not only on individuals who manage waste...

From water budget to water security

Under the leadership of the Haritha Kerala Mission, the water security activities have started in the second phase in the local self-governing body areas where the water budget has been prepared. In this regard, the workshop 'From Water Budget to Water Security' held in Thiruvananthapuram on 13th February formulated further actions to be implemented at the practical level. Navakeralam...