Starting out with phase 1 of the tree plantation drive, young leaders planted 53 saplings at the Carter Road Promenade to take action against the worsening impact of poor Air Quality Index
Saakshi Teckchandani (23), founder of Planet for Plants and Animals (PPAIndia), organised ‘Vriksharopan’ – a tree-plantation campaign along the shores of Carter Road
Key Highlights
- Trees play a vital role in purifying the air by absorbing toxins and carbon dioxide
- The team is driven by a commitment to instill eco-consciousness within the community
- The next plantation drive is coming up on November 25 at Priyadarshini Park
They say that youth is insane. Perhaps that’s why they are the harbingers of change. A youth-led initiative has blossomed in the heart of Bandra as Mumbai’s Air Quality Index (AQI) dipped to a concerning ‘poor’ category last week. In a bid to promote environmental well-being, residents joined hands to spearhead a plantation drive on the Carter Road Promenade.