Governor Banwarilal Purohit launched the distribution of surplus vermicompost produced on the Raj Bhavan campus to about 70 schools in the city on Thursday, aiming to create awareness on solid waste management among students.
In his speech, the Governor laid emphasis on the salient features of vermicompost and said the event was intended to demonstrate the method of its production in schools.
“This is used as fertilizer in the gardens of Raj Bhavan, and the excess manure and vermicompost are packed and given to schools free of cost,” stated the Raj Bhavan release. The Governor said that more trees and plants should be grown to protect the environment from pollution.
Additional Chief Secretary to Governor R. Rajagopal, and Deputy Commissioner (Education) of Greater Chennai Corporation Maheswari Ravi Kumar were present during the function.
