Siruthuli plants 10,000 saplings in Annur

Commemorating the 95th birth anniversary of former President of India Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Siruthuli, in collaboration with J S Auto Cast Foundry India, inaugurated Phase 2 of Periyamman Kovil Vanam at Annur, Coimbatore District, with the plantation of 10,000 saplings on land belonging to the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department.

This is the second consecutive year that Siruthuli and J S Auto Cast Foundry India have joined hands to expand green cover in Annur.

P. Ramesh, Joint Commissioner, HR&CE Department, Coimbatore, was the chief guest. The guests of honour included Sumeet Banga, chairman and chief executive officer, J S Auto Cast Foundry India; Leena Deshpande, head – Corporate Social Responsibility, Bharat Forge; and Vanitha Mohan, managing trustee, Siruthuli.

Apex body members and staff of Siruthuli, along with employees of J S Auto Cast Foundry India, were also present.

The highlight of the event was the felicitation of five volunteers from Annur in recognition of their dedication and continued contribution to the development of Periyamman Kovil Vanam.

The plantation event saw enthusiastic participation from local stakeholders and students of Nava Bharath International School, Swami Vivekananda Matriculation Higher Secondary School, and SNS College of Technology.