Palm tree plantation drive launched in Trichy

Trichy: The district forest department on Monday launched a palm seed dibbling drive in M R Palayam reserve forest area, as part of the palm plantation programme 2026–27 to enhance green cover and conserve natural resources.Forest range officers T Krishnan and J Ravi inaugurated the drive and highlighted the ecological importance of palmyra trees. More than 200 people, including students and teachers from Ramakrishna College of Technology, Samayapuram, Nalanda College of Agriculture, M R Palayam, and Annai Erica School, PK Agaram, and representatives from various NGOs, participated. Around 1,000 palm seeds were dibbled in identified locations.Of the target to sow four lakh palm seeds before March 2027, DRDA will contribute 50,000 seeds, the forest department 40,000, the horticulture department 10,000 and NGOs three lakh seeds. Forest officials said the drive aims to prevent soil erosion, conserve water resources and strengthen green cover.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Trichy | Silver Rate in Trichy | Bank Holidays in Trichy | Public Holidays in TrichyStay updated with the latest Trichy news. Download the TOI App.