Telangana Pollution Control Board (TGPCB) on Monday observed National Anti-Pollution Day
Hyderabad: Telangana Pollution Control Board (TGPCB) on Monday observed National Anti-Pollution Day at Dr B.R.K.R. Government Ayurvedic Medical College, with the theme of ‘Clean Air for All’.
Dr W.G. Prasanna Kumar from TGPCB addressed the impact of vehicular
pollution on health. Dr Upul, a postgraduate scholar, highlighted the role
of medicinal plants like neem, tulasi and amla in air purification and water
treatment. Dr Upul also explained how trees like mango and peepal absorb
carbon dioxide and improve air quality.
Principal Dr Ch Rama Devi, and other senior faculty members emphasised the
need for collective efforts to ensure a pollution-free environment.
pollution on health. Dr Upul, a postgraduate scholar, highlighted the role
of medicinal plants like neem, tulasi and amla in air purification and water
treatment. Dr Upul also explained how trees like mango and peepal absorb
carbon dioxide and improve air quality.
Principal Dr Ch Rama Devi, and other senior faculty members emphasised the
need for collective efforts to ensure a pollution-free environment.
The event featured a seminar with experts from environmental science and
Ayurveda, who discussed Telangana's pollution challenges and shared
strategies for prevention and mitigation.
Students and environmentalists put up creative posters, highlighting
eco-friendly practices such as reducing single-use plastics, conserving
energy and water, recycling old devices, and promoting electric vehicles and
public transport.
Ayurveda, who discussed Telangana's pollution challenges and shared
strategies for prevention and mitigation.
Students and environmentalists put up creative posters, highlighting
eco-friendly practices such as reducing single-use plastics, conserving
energy and water, recycling old devices, and promoting electric vehicles and
public transport.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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