An 11-acre exclusive green belt is being created jointly by Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and SIPCOT Textile Processors’ Association. It is coming up on the premises of the Industrial Growth Centre and is doing well, thanks to installation of drip irrigation system.
Saplings of naval, peepal, teak, vembu, pungai and other fruit-bearing trees were planted in September 2014. The entire cost of land development, fencing, drip irrigation, plantation and tree guards for 500 saplings outside of the fenced area has been borne by the Association, official sources said.
The survival rate of the trees has been impressive. Once fully grown, in about four to five years, the trees will have large canopies and provide welcome shade, the sources said.
On its part, SIPCOT provides water free of cost for the green belt. Greenery in the fenced area is being regularly monitored.
