Noida Authority to distribute 'cow dung planters' on Environment Day

Distribution of eco-friendly cow dung planters and formation of a human chain are some of the big plans of the Noida Authority as it gears up for a major awareness drive on the World Environment Day on June 5, officials said Tuesday.

The authority has planned an event on June 5 at the Sector 137 metro station from 9 am and has appealed to the people to gather and form a human chain and take pledge to do their bit for environment, the officials said.

"Improving environment of Noida is the biggest challenge for us and our topmost priority. This year we are going to create large scale plantation and conduct awareness drive among the citizens of Noida. Citizens of Noida will be forming a human chain starting from the pillar of Sector 137 Metro station to show solidarity on World Environment Day on 5th June," the Noida Authority Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Alok Tandon said.

He said they will also distribute eco-friendly cow dung planters to the citizens.

Noida has numerous ...