ENVIRONMENT
The World Environment Day event in Poojuthi Village, Madurai aimed to educate and engage the local community in finding solutions to the pressing issue of plastic pollution. The event was organized under the leadership of Mr. Ramanathan, Panchayat President Poonjuthi Village who played a pivotal role in coordinating the activities. The theme for World Environment Day June 5 2023 was celebrated with “Solutions to Plastic Pollution.” Dr. Mariappan, a former scientist at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), shared insights into the impact of plastic pollution on human health and the ecosystem, emphasizing the need for sustainable alternatives. Voice Trust director, Mr. T. Murugesan, also addressed the villagers, emphasizing the importance of reducing plastic usage and promoting eco-friendly alternatives. As part of the event, cloth bags were distributed to the villagers as an alternative to single-use plastic bags. To solidify their commitment towards addressing plastic pollution, the villagers took a pledge to minimize their use of single-use plastics and promote environmentally friendly practices. In addition to addressing plastic pollution, the World Environment Day event also included a tree plantation drive
Plant Trees Save Nature
On June 5th 2023, the 50th World Environment Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm. The primary focus of this event was to promote the significance of environmental conservation and raise awareness about the importance of planting trees. As part of the event, a tree plantation drive was organized along the Madurai-Chennai highways, led by Voice Trust in association with the Nature Protection Foundation. The tree plantation drive aimed to contribute to the foundation’s ongoing 130-week program, which seeks to protect and preserve nature. This strategic location was chosen to maximize the impact of the plantation drive, ensuring that the trees would thrive and benefit both urban and rural areas. Voice Trust, an environmental organization committed to promoting sustainable practices, partnered with the Nature Protection Foundation for this noble cause. Since the inception of the 130-week program, the efforts have resulted in the successful planting of approximately 13,050 tree saplings. The event serves as a reminder of the importance of individual and collective action in preserving nature for future generations.
Plastic-Free Madurai
As part of the Clean India Movement, to create awareness among residents about celebrating a plastic-free and green Chithirai festival, Voice Trust in association with Madurai Corporation, along with CSR matriculation school, conducted a cycle rally from Jhansi Rani Park to Teppakulam on 7 May 2023. As many as 350 members from all age groups participated in the cycle rally, which was flagged off by Mayor Indrani Ponvasanth at 7 am near Jhansi Rani Park. Most of the participants reached Teppakulam in one hour and finished the rally. At the starting point, the participants were given T-shirts with slogans saying that they make Madurai a clean city. Our Trust Director, Mr Murugesan also took part in the rally. At the end points, food was also served to the participants. All participants were given a certificate at the end of the rally by the organisers.
Namma Ooru Super
On the 3rd of Nov 2022, Voice Trust organized the ‘Namma Ooru Super’ Environment Government Scheme Program at Kovilpapakkudi Panchayat Madurai West Block. The gathering was attended by Merchants Association, Residence Association, Kovilpapakkudi and Podumbu Panchayat Village people. The program was graced by the presence of West and East Block Development Officers, Zone Block Development Officer, Dr T.Mariappan ICMR Senior Scientist (Retd), Madurai Lady Doak College Professors and Loyola College Nattupura Kalaigal Dept HOD. Environmental Cleanliness awareness was demonstrated through Cultural programs (Karakattam, Thappattam and Skit) performed by the students of Lady Doak College, Madurai.
World Environment Day 2022
World Environment Day 2022 was celebrated on 5 June in association with Walkers Club Madurai and Malabar Gold & Diamonds. It is the biggest international day for the environment. The purpose of celebrating this day is to raise awareness among people to protect the environment. It was first started in 1974 with the theme: “Only One Earth”. World Environment day comes annually with a new theme which is assigned by the UN (United Nations).
World Environment Day 2022 Theme
The theme of World Environment day 2022 is “Only One Earth”, and Sweden is the host country for it. Under this theme, World Environment day will be observed, highlighting the need to live sustainably in harmony with nature. This day provides us with an opportunity totake responsible steps to preserve and enhance the environment.
Clean Environment Management
Environmental cleanliness management program was held on 28th March 2022 to NSS Students of Solamalai Engineering College, Madurai. The importance of a clean Environment and the role of students in it were explained in detail by Voice Trust Director, Mr Murugesan. The environment must be kept clean in order to live a healthy life. Cleanliness also has an essential part in a country’s growth. Cleanliness creates jobs for a large number of people, thus resolving the issue of unemployment and reducing poverty. People are more likely to perform better job in a clean workplace because it reduces stress and allows them to concentrate on their task. It is also important for maintaining a clean lifestyle, as it lowers the risk of illness and infection from the environment. A country’s growth is aided by cleanliness.
Saving the Street Dogs
On a daily basis, Voice Trust in association with Madurai Friends Lion’s Club provide Milk, bread, non-vegetarian food and medical assistance to hungry and helpless street dogs of Madurai.
Millions of stray dogs live on the streets of India. Most are direct descendants of their feral canine ancestors, a “breed” much older than any AKC (American Kennel Club) breed. With the recent increase in popularity among Indians of full breed dogs, more and more street dogs are abandoned pets or have bred with pet breeds. Although they are widely feared because some carry rabies, for the most part India’s street dogs are not aggressive and will only bite if provoked. Indeed, many are fearful of humans and sadly, the dogs’ fears are well founded. India’s street dog population is closely associated with municipal sanitation practices – or neglect thereof. Because these homeless dogs often survive by scavenging rubbish, exposed garbage means more healthy dogs – and more puppies. Ironically, this actually makes the dogs a boon to public sanitation. By scavenging garbage, they reduce perishable waste that could otherwise be a source of contamination for people. And their presence around garbage keeps away other potentially dangerous scavengers, such as rats and mice.
Unfortunately, fear and ignorance have led many Indian citizens and officials to see street dogs as nothing but a nuisance and to seek eradication using inhumane methods such as poisoning and beating. But for every dog killed, another typically comes in to take over that dog’s territory. The only scientific method to humanely reduce street dog populations is mass spay and neuters, commonly known as animal birth control (ABC).
PLASTIC LESS SOCIETY
“Plastic less Society. It is possible’ is the noble idea by which VOICE Trust Madurai in collaboration with and financial support from the Department of Environment, Government of Tamilnadu came together. Organized a series of programmes in the Districts of Tirunelveli and Sivagangai among the general public and school children to bring awareness among the people. “Plastic less Society. It is possible’ is the noble idea by which VOICE Trust Madurai in collaboration with and financial support from the Department of Environment, Government of Tamilnadu came together. Organized a series of programmes in the Districts of Tirunelveli and Sivagangai among the general public and school children to bring awareness among the people. The programme’s main tool of implementation was through cultural activities and it was indeed a journey of cultural folk and street extravaganza across the two districts in the month of March 2015. Through the journey students, traders, women and a cross-section of the population were contacted in each of the districts more than 20 events were organized to make people aware of the ill effects of the usage plastics in ecological economical and sociological aspects of our everyday lives.
IHHL
Voice Trust has donated more than 100 individual toilets in Virudhunagar and Madurai East Panchayat Union in collaboration with Rural Development Agency of Madurai District.Voice Trust Organization is a non profit committed to improving HERE – Health, Education, Road Safety and Environment. Our trust empowers individuals through Educate for aware Health & Sanitation. More than one third of the world’s population still lacks access to adequate sanitation.Voice Trust Organization is a non profit committed to improving HERE – Health, Education, Road Safety and Environment. Our trust empowers individuals through Educate for aware Health & Sanitation. More than one third of the world’s population still lacks access to adequate sanitation. World Toilet Organization addresses the sanitation crisis by empowering local communities through powerful advocacy, education, inventive technology and local marketplace opportunities.
“The benefits for India’s poor, its environment – and the safety of its girls and women – could be truly revolutionary”. Building the toilets will be only part of the challenge. Even more important is getting people to use them, now and in the future. Hundreds of abandoned sanitation projects across the developing world testify to the fact that this is no easy feat, and that simply assuming that it will happen is a recipe for failure. We initiative is one small step to help change the sanitation behaviour of communities who are currently prone to diseases borne through open defecation.
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY CELEBRATION
On World Environment Day, Voice Trust in association with Suji Health Care and Lions Club of Cosmos, Madurai hosted the World Environmental Seminar at Appar Higher Secondary School, Karuppayurani in Madurai on 7.06.2019. A platform for action World Environment Day is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. Since it began in 1974, the event has grown to become a global platform for public outreach that is widely celebrated in over 100 countries On this occasion Dr. Mariappan, Ex Scientist at Indian Institute of Science-(ICMR) explained about the environmental awareness and the dangers of dengue and how we can protect ourselves. The event was attended and benefited by approximately 450 school students.
DENGUE AWARENESS
“Good health and good sense are two of life’s greatest blessings” but now a day some dangerous diseases effects on health very much like one of its example is Dengue Fever. Voice Trust in association with Anandam Lions Club and Suji HealthCare organization held an “Environment and Dengue Awareness Programe” at Arulmigu Lord Subramania Swamy Girls’ Higher Secondary School, Tiruparankundaram on 19.07.2019.
DENGUE PREVENTION
Voice Trust Madurai, Suji Health Care and Madurai Apollo Hospital conducted a Dengue Prevention & Awareness programme for the Theni District Police Family in Coordination with Police Department of Theni District on 18.10.2019. The event was inaugurated by Sri.V.Baskaran, IPS, Superintendent of Police, Theni District. Dr. Mariappan, Ex.Scientist., – ICMR, in his speech said that dengue is a widespread disease in the rainy season. The disease is spread by stangnant water in plastics, tires and aquatic waste in our surroundings. So we need to keep our surroundings clean. He said the disease could be avoided by preventing mosquito bites in areas with clean air. Dr.G.Venugopalan, MD., (Geriatric Medicine)., Apollo Specialty Hospitals, Madurai said, Dengue fever is a curable disease. A person suffering from dengue fever may be deficient in water. To control this we have to drink a solution made up of salt and sugar in drinking water. People suffering from the disease should consult the doctor and take medication. SRI.ELAMARAN, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Armed Reserve, Theni District finally ended the programme with vote of thanks. About 200 people benefited from the programme.
Dengue Awareness Programme
Voice Trust Madurai, in association with Suji Health Care and Apollo Hospitals, Madurai organised an interactive Awareness Programme on Dengue for the students of MRR.MAVMM Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Collectorate Road, Madurai on 12.11.2019. The main purpose was to spread Dengue awareness, promote and provide a safer and healthier learning environment. A special assembly of the school children was organized to spread awareness about the importance of proper environment sanitation in the fight against dengue. The programme was concluded with a Oath to eradicate Dengue. A total of 300 students benefitted from this programme.
AWARENESS PROGRAMME ON CLEANLINESS
This Awareness Programme was conducted at Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai under ICAR Development Grant SC Plan- 2019-2020 in association with Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai and Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Madurai on 07.03.2020. Special lecture on Health and Cleanliness was delivered on Preventive Health from Apollo Speacility Hospital. The awareness programme on Cleanliness, Health, and Nutrition is conducted with a view to equip the students about health and hygiene, about various nutritious food that they should take while they are still growing physically and also how to overcome stress and tensions in their early age. Through collaborated efforts like these, the need to spread awareness programme to adolescent girls & boys of the state and also rural areas is very important.