COIMBATORE: Members of non-governmental organizations Tamilnad Wildlife Organization and Nature and Animal Conservancy on Sunday collected 1,000kg garbage from the Anaikatti Road between Mangarai forest check post and Thaneerpandal near Chinna Thadagam.
The NGOs have been conducting the cleanliness drive every month. “During the drive on Anaikatti Road, which is frequented by wild elephants, we collected plastic bags, tumblers and liquor bottles. These might injure elephants and affect the environment. We collected only non-biodegradable items,” said Tamilnad Wildlife Organization chairman N Arun Kumar. “We handed over the garbage to Thadagam panchayat officials. Over 25 NGO members participated in the drive aimed at creating awareness.”