Mysore :

Marking the anniversary of ‘Parisara Foundation’ of Unnatha Shikshana Trust, ‘Parisara Mitra’ award was presented to 60 people from various fields who have been striving for the protection of environment at a programme organised by the Trust at Sarada Vilas Centenary Hall, Krishnamurthypuram, here on May 14.

The recipients of the award included Journalists, Police personnel, Forest Department staff, Lecturers and Industrialists.

Speaking on the occasion, Bandipur National Park ‘Project Tiger’ Director H.C. Kantharaj said that ‘Parisara Foundation’ was into several activities pertaining to environmental protection by organising camps for people from various fields. He added that Eco Clubs in Schools were being encouraged by the Foundation which has been functioning without any grant from government or private parties.

Sarada Vilas Institutions President B.S. Parthasarathy inaugurated the programme. Mysore University NSS Co-ordinator Dr. K. Kalachannegowda, Canara Bank Assistant General Manager Diwakar Shetty, Mysore District Journalists Association (MDJA) General Secretary K. Deepak, Mysore University Students’ Welfare Director Dr. Rudraiah, Unnatha Shikshana Trust President S.K. Ananthanarayan and others were present on the occasion.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / May 16th, 2014