Mr.Kalam inaugurated the “Green pilgrimage to Rameswarm,” a comprehensive project of the Vivekananda Kendra under its Natural Resources Development Project (NARDEP) to provide green and hygienic pilgrimage to about 1.2 crore pilgrims who visit the island every year.
Mr.Kalam distributed saplings and unveiled a vision document of the project.
The Vivekananda Kendra distributed 500 saplings to the pilgrims and also to the local people to be planted in the island in the participatory programme.
“The project aims to make Rameswaram, the major pilgrim centre, a green and hygienic pilgrimage spot,” a project officer said.
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