Greens decide against objecting to felling of trees in BEML premises
Parisarakkagi Naavu has opted not to object to the felling of 137 trees for a new Occupational Healthcare Centre at the BEML factory near Mysuru. The decision followed a site inspection and discussions with BEML officials, who assured efforts to minimize tree loss and commit to planting ten times the number of trees felled. The new healthcare facility is deemed necessary for the factory's workforce and will also assist in emergency situations for the public.
- ▪Parisarakkagi Naavu decided against filing objections to the felling of 137 trees for a new healthcare center.
- ▪The BEML factory campus has over 50 percent green cover and spans 450 acres.
- ▪BEML officials promised to plant ten times the number of trees cut down, focusing on native and fruit-bearing species.
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The environmental organisation Parisarakkagi Naavu has decided against filing any objection to the proposed felling of 137 trees for construction of an Occupational Healthcare Centre in BEML factory on the outskirts of Mysuru.Parisarakkagi Naavu took the decision after a delegation of five of its members visited the BEML factory premises on Saturday and inspected the site. They also held discussions with the officials before deciding against opposing the proposed felling of the trees.Citing the reasons in a statement here, Parisarakkagi Naavu’s general secretary Parashuramegowda said the factory’s campus extends over 450 acres and has more than 50 per cent green cover.As the existing healthcare centre is very small for a total of 1,890 people including its workers, staff and officers, who…
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