Plastic waste can harm agriculture

Kozhikode: Plastic waste can lead to the destruction of agriculture  with  the increase in the  pest population, according to environment worker Satheesh Babu Kolambath.  Speaking at a  seminar on ‘Environment and development’ at Kozhikode Beach on Friday,  he said plastics left out under 40 degrees temperature for two  days can cause huge harm to environment. These consequences are not mentioned in the  environment protection agreements all over India,  he said.  The increase in heat and plastic waste  can  adversely affect agriculture.

Real development is bringing change to our environment, he said.  The government missions such as ‘Haritha Keralam,’  ‘Aardhram’ and ‘LIFE’ aim at improving the lot of the poor,  he added. “Less than half-an-hour is required to clean one’s surroundings which can make our premises waste- free. There  should be a collective move to make  the district waste-free,”  said Nirav Vengeri member  Babu Parambath.   Also present were  members E.P Rathnakaran, C.K Vijayakumar and  P.M.  Suryan. 

Govt services at a single click
The State Electronics and Information Technology department organised a pavilion as part of the second-anniversary celebration of Kerala Legislature at Kozhikode Beach that kickstarted on May 10. The pavilion provides services for Aadhar  enrolment, correction and child enrolment. People who need these services are requested to bring their identity cards and address proof.   For child enrolment, identity cards of parents and the birth certificate  of the child should be  produced.  The pavilion also introduced a mobile application 'M.Keralam' which provides all the government services.

K’bashree stalls hit at Koz fest
Stalls organised by Kudumbashree as part of the second anniversary celebration of Kerala Legislature garnered applause at Kozhikode fest. Organic food for diabetic patients, different varieties of soaps, handmade ornaments are for sale at the stalls. 20 stalls are arranged in a way to ensure a self-employment platform for the members of Kudumbashree.