Puducherry Lt Governor"Kiran Bedi joined hands with students of various educational institutions and volunteers of NGOs to ensure that there was sustained protection of the environment, on the occassion of World Earth Day here today.
During her address at the botanical garden in Odiansalai, Bedi asked the participants to ensure that there was sustained protection of the environment.
She instructed the officials of the Department of Agriculture maintaining the garden to make sure it was free from plastic waste and garbage.
The Lt Governor also joined students in drawing paintings on walls, highlighting the importance of environment and protection of Mother Earth.
Planting of saplings marked the World Earth Day celebrations in the Union Territory.