Mandya: The Mandya district administration is gearing up for a massive environmental drive, "Matrugondu Mara - Sahasra Sahasra Gida Neduva Abhiyana-4" (A Tree for Every Mother - Thousands of Saplings Plantation Campaign-4), scheduled for July 12 at 9:30 AM. According to Deputy Commissioner Dr. Kumara, the mega event will take place at Kanana Brahma in Paduvalapattana village, Nagamangala taluk, to mark World Environment Day 2026.
Presiding over a preparatory meeting held at the Deputy Commissioner’s office auditorium, Dr. Kumara outlined the strategic blueprint for the event, which will be graced by honorable judges from the High Court. The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned authorities to ensure top-notch accommodation and hospitality for the visiting judges at the Nagamangala Guest House, emphasizing that strict cleanliness and hygiene must be maintained without any lapses.
To ensure the event runs smoothly, officials have been instructed to oversee the timely setup of the main stage, manage proper event banners, and coordinate thorough pre-event sanitization of the venue. Highlighting the role of youth in conservation, Dr. Kumara tasked officers with mobilizing school and college students to actively participate and make the campaign a success. Furthermore, the administration will arrange standard catering and meals for all members of the public and students attending the drive.
The high-level preparatory meeting saw the active participation of Anand M., Senior Civil Judge and Member Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority, alongside K.R. Nandini, the Chief Executive Officer of the Zilla Panchayat, and several other district-level administrative officers.