Rama Krishna Sangem
BRS former Rajya Sabha MP and Green India Challenge founder leader J Santosh Kumar has been presented prestigious Sri Kalpataru Sansathan Organization award for his contributions to the cause of tree plantation. Santosh was presented the award through the hands of Rajasthan Governor Bagade Haribhau at an event held in Jaipur on November 30, Saturday. Santosh, through his GIC has been promoting spread of greenery and encouraging different sections of people for the cause.
“I am deeply honoured to receive the prestigious award from Sri Kalpataru Sansthan Organization for inspiring extensive tree plantation. This recognition celebrates the collective green efforts inspired by Honourable KCR’s Haritha Haram, which laid the foundation for the #GreenIndiaChallenge,” said Santosh in a post on X.
In Rajasthan, at the Sri Kalpataru Sansthan event, it was clear that children are indeed our green amabassords. Like a see that grows into a mighty tree, children grow into environmental champions, turning their surroundings green and vibrant. It’s our responsibility to support their journey. Special thanks to Governor @BagadeHaribhau for presenting the award and encouraging these initiatives,” said Santosh. Grateful to be part of this green movement alongside environmentalists and dedicated organisations,’ added the former MP.
This award comes as a gift to Santosh who will be celebrating his birthday on December 7. He commenced his GIC’s tree plantation mission as RS MP seven years back. But, hasn’t stopped his efforts even after the end of his Rajya Sabha tenure. Santosh, along with his team of green activists has been taking up several programmers to propagate tree plantation, among others. He also has been posting every Sundnay photos of wildlife on X.
Lowland White-eye this week
Santosh captured on his camera two beautiful Lowland White-eye birds this Sunday, December 1. These cuties sitting on a green tree branch with a red flower are a sight to behold. Believed to be of Philippines origin, these greenish tiny small sized birds are seen mostly along the water bodies and green forests. As of now, they are out of danger in India, but elsewhere, these birds are hunted and kept in cages as pets. These birds are thriving in southern India.
