'A Lazy Sunday', that's how a weekend is got to be, isn't it! While many of us would have just woken up from our cozy beds, a group of people have made us all feel guilty of not doing enough for the city. These good hearted volunteers where sweating profusely and cleaning the historic Vellalore canal, which is said to have been left uncleaned for 'several' decades.
Around 150 volunteers representing various walks of life like students (both school and college), Representatives of NGOs, Representatives of NGO 'Kulangal Paadhukaapu Amaipu' swung into action this morning with zest to restore the canal. Most of the citizens of this city, apart from the locals of Vellalore are still unaware of the astounding facts about this historic Vellalore Canal.
The volunteers wore hand gloves, face mask and Calf-length rubber boots to protect themselves from the dust and infections from the trash. They formed a chain and passed on the trash from the cleaning site to the lorry.
Founder of the NGO, Kulanagal Paadhugaapu Amaipu and Organizer of this initiative, RV Manikandan shared that, 'It's dis-heartening to see the present state of this historic Vellalore Canal. During rains, this canal plays a pivotal role in re-routing water from various parts to the Vellalore lake.
But presently, this canal is clogged with tonnes of trash which goes 3-4 foot in depth. As per records, this canal has been left uncleared for several decades. Sadly, all these years the rain water which is supposedly to reach Vellalore lake through this pathway, hasn't reached the lake at all. But, instead gets mixed with drainage and sewage water and goes completely useless.
Post this cleaning drive, we are certain that the canal will be completely functional and gallons of water can be routed to the Vellalore lake during monsoonal showers. The cleaning drive would continue every weekend until the canal is restored completely'.
It is to be re-called that Manikandan has been the brain behind the cleaning drives carried at Perur, Selvachinthamani lake before a month ago. And now the team has taken up restoration of Vellalore canal. However, a humble Manikandan shares that 'It a team effort'!.
One of the volunteers, Timple Luloo shares to us that, 'This Sunday morning had a meaningful start. Though more needs to be done, we are feeling content that at least the process of cleaning has been initiated today. One full lorry of garbage including mostly plastic wastes and other household wastes were cleared today.
We thank the Corporation for supporting us by providing 20 sanitary workers and 3 lorries to fetch the trash. In today's drive we could spot many new fresh faces of Volunteers which is very encouraging and it proves that youth have understood the powerful message of social responsibility'.
Around 150 volunteers representing various walks of life like students (both school and college), Representatives of NGOs, Representatives of NGO 'Kulangal Paadhukaapu Amaipu' swung into action this morning with zest to restore the canal. Most of the citizens of this city, apart from the locals of Vellalore are still unaware of the astounding facts about this historic Vellalore Canal.
The volunteers wore hand gloves, face mask and Calf-length rubber boots to protect themselves from the dust and infections from the trash. They formed a chain and passed on the trash from the cleaning site to the lorry.
Founder of the NGO, Kulanagal Paadhugaapu Amaipu and Organizer of this initiative, RV Manikandan shared that, 'It's dis-heartening to see the present state of this historic Vellalore Canal. During rains, this canal plays a pivotal role in re-routing water from various parts to the Vellalore lake.
But presently, this canal is clogged with tonnes of trash which goes 3-4 foot in depth. As per records, this canal has been left uncleared for several decades. Sadly, all these years the rain water which is supposedly to reach Vellalore lake through this pathway, hasn't reached the lake at all. But, instead gets mixed with drainage and sewage water and goes completely useless.
Post this cleaning drive, we are certain that the canal will be completely functional and gallons of water can be routed to the Vellalore lake during monsoonal showers. The cleaning drive would continue every weekend until the canal is restored completely'.
It is to be re-called that Manikandan has been the brain behind the cleaning drives carried at Perur, Selvachinthamani lake before a month ago. And now the team has taken up restoration of Vellalore canal. However, a humble Manikandan shares that 'It a team effort'!.
One of the volunteers, Timple Luloo shares to us that, 'This Sunday morning had a meaningful start. Though more needs to be done, we are feeling content that at least the process of cleaning has been initiated today. One full lorry of garbage including mostly plastic wastes and other household wastes were cleared today.
We thank the Corporation for supporting us by providing 20 sanitary workers and 3 lorries to fetch the trash. In today's drive we could spot many new fresh faces of Volunteers which is very encouraging and it proves that youth have understood the powerful message of social responsibility'.