CHENNAI: The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) initiated the planting of 1.50 lakh palm trees in all zones. Mayor R Priya inaugurated the event at Palavakkam Beach on Friday.

To prevent sea erosion and reduce the damage caused by waves, a massive palm tree seed sowing campaign was carried out in the coastal areas and pond areas of the Chennai Corporation. This follows CM Stalin’s instruction to plant palm trees in large numbers across TN.

As many as 85,000 palm seeds are being planted in 45 places in the coastal areas of Chennai, and 65,000 palm seeds are being planted in 41 waterbodies. The planted palm seeds will be geotagged in the ‘Udavi APP’ by the civic body. The planted trees will be monitored, and the sprouting palm will be maintained. To create awareness among the public, GCC i

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