Palm Nut and Tree Planting Drive Held in Rameswaram | October 28 2025

Coimbatore-based Arulagam (Nature Conservation Organization), with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), and under the supervision of the Central and State Governments, has been carrying out sand dune conservation initiatives on Rameswaram Island. As part of this ongoing effort, native dune-associated plants and trees are being planted to protect and restore the fragile ecosystem.

 

 

Continuing this initiative, a palm seed and tree planting event was organized today (October 28) at the Rameshwaram Municipality’s Nambunayaki Amman Water Supply Station, under the guidance of the Rameshwaram Municipality Commissioner and Municipality Engineer. The program was jointly conducted by Arulagam (Nature Conservation Organization) and Annai Scholastica Women’s College, Pamban.

The event began with a welcome address by Mr. Amirthalingam, Treasurer of Arulagam. Plantation expert Mr. Yashok Kumar Sivasubramaniyam explained the ecological importance of sand dune vegetation and the biodiversity they support. Project Officer Mr. Natarajan briefed the students on planting techniques, environmental protection, and led them in taking a Sand Dune Conservation Pledge to promote awareness and commitment toward dune ecosystem protection.

Under the supervision of Mr. Mohammed Shahidh, Project Coordinator of the Sand Dune Conservation Project, students from Annai Scholastica College were divided into two teams and, along with workers from Arulagam’s Neithal Nursery, carried out the planting activities. Around 2,000 palm seeds and 400 saplings were planted along the dunes surrounding the Nambunayaki Amman Water Supply Station.

More than 130 students and faculty members participated in the event, reaffirming their commitment to protecting Rameswaram’s unique sand dune ecosystem.