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ICWO as part of “Go Green Initiative” in partnership with Abhay Dan (Trust) & Nightbirde Global Foundation on “WORLD SOIL DAY” on 5thDecember 2024, 10:30 A.M. at ICWO Head Office, AP-216, 18th Main Road, ‘I’ Block, 6th Street, Vallalar Colony, Anna Nagar West, Chennai-600040.
The Chief Guest Dr. G. Anne Josephine Selvam, Member, State Level Expert Appraisal Committee – Tamil Nadu, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India unveiling the Display of Huge Bamboo Tooth Brush on speaking on the occasion said 95%. We dependent on soil, we must strive to protect soil fertility. We have to protect soil fertility in the manner of government guidelines. ICWO’s recent Awareness campaign is a great initiative to the future generations
Mr.Natharsha Malim.H, State Coordinator, AVA – Association for Voluntary Action Released the Awareness Posters. The Social Workers, AHTC – Anti Human Trafficking Club Members, College Students, College Professors, Media Personnels and general public will participate in the event.
During the occasion the Professors and 150 students from Mar Gregorios College of Arts & Science, Mogappair, Chennai, Chevalier T. Thomas Elizabeth College for Women Arts & Science, Sembiam, Chennai and M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women. The Professors participation namely Dr.M.Sudha, Head of MSW, Mar Gregorios College of Arts & Science, Ms.L.S. Sugapriyanka, Assistant Professor-MSW, Mar Gregorios College of Arts & Science, Ms.S.Hajira, Professor, Chevalier T. Thomas Elizabeth College for Women Arts & Science and e-certificate was issued by all participants.
Speaking on the occasion Mr.A.J.Hariharan, Secretary – ICWO said World soil day is celebrated every year on December 5th to promote awareness of importance of healthy soil. Celebrating soil day reminds us to take care of soil so it stays fertile and strong for future generations.
WHAT TO DO: – Plant trees to protect the soil, Use organic fertilizers instead of chemicals, Reduce pollution by properly disposing the waste, Educate and raise awareness about soil health, Cultivate the habit of encouraging earthworms to improve the soil naturally & recycle organic waste to enrich soil. WHAT NOT TO DO: Don’t waste organic matter: If we stop composting, the soil will lose its nutrients, Within 20 to 30 years mass starvation will hit and people will fight for food remains, Don’t ignore soil pollution: Polluted soil means poisoned crops which causes deadly diseases like cancer, organ failure, nerve disorder, skin problems etc, Don’t overuse chemicals: Overusing chemicals on soil will eventually make it so toxic leading to a world with no crops, no animals, no food and no water. Don’t over-farm the land: If we continue over-farming, in a few years the food production will decrease which leads to population crisis, with massive deaths from hunger, thirst and conflict. If we ignore these warnings future generation could face a dying planet with hunger, disease and environmental collapse.
