CII - Madurai Zone launches Green Movement

MADURAI: The Confederation of Indian Industries (Madurai Zone) has launched a Green Movement to mark World Environment day celebrations at Thiagarajar College of Engineering (TCE) near here.

According to a release, Kalayani Associates joined the CII in undertaking the movement.

Speaking at the function last evening, T Kannan, TCE chairman, said seven lakh litres of diesel were consumed in Madurai alone,and each litre emitted two kg of carbon di oxide.

District Forest Officer Rakesh Kumar Jagania said college students should respect the forests and not litter forest areas and hills and areas around water falls.

Recently the department cleaned one tonne of plastic bags from Kutladampatti waterfalls area in Madurai district.