Puducherry Election Department plants saplings under Carbon-neutral initiative
The Election Department of Puducherry has initiated a plantation drive as part of its 'Count the Carbon 2.0' initiative. Over 1,000 saplings were planted to promote carbon neutrality ahead of the 2026 elections. The program aims to offset carbon emissions from election activities and enhance the region's green cover.
- ▪The plantation drive was launched under the 'Count the Carbon 2.0' initiative.
- ▪More than 1,000 saplings were planted in Manapattu as part of the 'One Booth: One Tree' concept.
- ▪The initiative aims to offset carbon emissions from election-related activities and improve biodiversity.
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The Election Department of Puducherry on Thursday launched a plantation drive under its “Count the Carbon 2.0” initiative.Over 1,000 saplings were planted in Manapattu under the “One Booth: One Tree” concept as part of the “Carbon Neutral Election - 2026” programme.The drive was inaugurated by Chief Electoral Officer P. Jawahar.According to N. Ramesh, Member Secretary of Puducherry Pollution Control Committee (PPCC), the drive was taken up to offset carbon emissions generated during election-related activities and to strengthen green cover in the Union Territory.
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