Juhu Beach clean-up drive

Commitment for a clean job
The social champions from Standard Chartered Bank joined hands with Indian Development Foundation for the Juhu Beach clean-up drive... Thus World Environment Day let's #BeatPlasticPollution.

IDF organised tree plantation drive

Shri. S.T. Somashekhar, MLA Yeshwanthur constituency was the chief guest for the tree plantation drive organised by Indian Development Foundation and Balaji Layout Residents’ Welfare Association.  He inaugurated the plantation drive by planting a few trees by himself and presenting plants to young children.

Speaking on the occasion, S.T. Somashekhar was quite appreciative of the initiative and said planting trees all around Bangalore is rather a necessity to sustain the greenery and the climate of the garden city. He appreciated the residents who had gathered in large numbers and added that their example should be emulated by other resident’s welfare associations.

Dr. S. Franklin, Chief Executive of Indian Development foundation during his speech mentioned Bangalore had lost 66% of its green cover in the last 40 years. Referring to a scientific report, he mentioned that one human being on an average requires 7 large trees to get enough supply of oxygen. Unfortunately Bangalore city with 11.5 million populations hardly has 1.4 million trees, he lamented.

 He expressed hope that all educated and socially conscious people take the initiative and organise similar campaigns and remain committed to grow sufficient number of trees in Bangalore.

Mr. Arya Srinivas, the Corporator, BBMP, Mr.Ramappa Gutigir, Circle Inspector, Thalghatapura Police Station, Mr. Nagaraj Rao, Vice President, Balaji Residents’ Welfare Association, Mr. Shashi Kumar, President of Yuvva Morcha and many other important personalities spoke on the occasion.

Around 400 people, including young volunteers, students, members of Balaji Layout and neighbouring layouts and apartments participated. Around 400 Trees were planted at different locations of the layout and neighbouring layouts

Mr. Srivatsan, Treasurer of Balaji Layout Residents’ Welfare Association proposed vote of thanks. He had made all arrangements to make the event a grant success.

Study Centre inaugurated at Ingaldal

World Environment Day was observed at Ingaldal.  An Evening Study Centre was also inaugurated on this important day.

 The Centre was inaugurated by Mr. Revannasiddappa, DDPI, Chitradurga, in the presence of Mr. Mahesh Babu, President, District Reporters Association, Chitradurga, Ms. Asmana Bhanu, PDO, Ingaldal, and Mr. Gurumurthy, Senior Development Executive, IDF Chitradurga and Fr. Maria Julian, Director, Chithra Don Bosco, Chitradurga and other dignatories.

 It was a joint venture of Indian Development Foundation and Chithra Don Bosco. 

World Environment Day 2016 - Tree Plantation program

 Indian Development Foundation along with IBM Air India Project Team planted Trees at St.Catherine's Home,Andheri (west) with a mottoto Plant Trees, Save Earth and Win the Life.

It was Amazing experience to plants Saplings of fruits and flowers along with team IBm and childrens from their Society..... Sisters of the Home express their view and appreciated the team IDF and IBM because Inspite Being Sunday Funday the youth came together for Tree Plantation.

Lets Go Green to get our Mother Earth Clean.Team Indian Development Foundation thanks IBM team for taking up this initiative and helping us to spread the Goodness across.

World Environment Day 2016 – Awareness Rally

On the eve of the World Environment Day 2016, Indian Development Foundation organised an awareness rally at Marina Beach, Chennai.

The theme for the World Environment Day 2016 is “Zero Tolerance for the illegal wildlife trade”. As per United Nation Environment Programme “ The booming illegal trade in wildlife products is eroding Earth's precious biodiversity, robbing us of our natural heritage and pushing whole species towards extinction.’

The rally was flagged off by Mr.  D. Venkataraman, Director, Lighthouses & Lightships – Chennai, exhorted people to come forward and participate in the public event. “I am extremely happy to see young volunteers participating in social causes to protect the Mother Earth” he said.

 “Stating that general public would be benefitted by such awareness campaigns, the young generation had a vital role to play in disseminating such eco- friendly information among the masses.

He thanked the Indian Development Foundation for organising the rally and involving the young volunteers for the environment awareness programmes.

Mr. S. Sreeram, Manager, Tamilnadu & Puducherry, IDF, stressed on the need to have people’s participation in protecting the environment.  “The need of the hour is to create wide awareness of various environmental issues we are facing today” he added.

Students from Sri Shanthi Anand Vidyalaya, St. Raphel’s Girls’ Hr. Sec. School, Lady Sivasamy Ayyar Girls Hr. Sec. School, Kendriya Vidyalaya No 2, Madambakkam, Billroth Nursing College, CSI Rainy Nursing College, MMM Nursing College and many social activist also participated in the rally in the awareness rally holding placards conveying messages on environment protection.

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 Our Environment is a heritage and legacy that we all have inherited let's vow today on World Environment Day to protect our Mother Earth.

Tree Plantation Drive

Indian Development Foundation in collaboration with Standard Chartered Bank organized a "Tree Plantation Drive" at Kendriya Vidyalaya, ASC Centre South, Bengaluru on 17th October 2015.

Around 80 volunteers participated in the event and planted around 100 trees. The volunteers from SCB did a good job with enthusiasm and complete involvement.

Mr. Sunder Rajan, COO, IDF, Mr. Zilani and Mr. Rajesh, Managers from SCB and Mr. Swaminathan, the Senior Teacher from KV ASC Centre South, spoke on the occasion.

Mr. R. Pramodh, the Principal of KV ASC Centre South, extended the best possible support towards the success of the program. The craft teacher of the school said the students will be motivated to maintain the plants.

Dr. S. Franklin, CE, IDF thanked SCB team for supporting the environment protection programme and also thanked the KV school team for extending necessary support.

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Closing Ceremony of the month-long World Environment Day

Ryan International School, Goregaon (E), Mumbai.

It was a great honour to be part of the closing ceremony of the month-long world environment day celebrations concluded this morning at Ryan International School, Goregaon (E), Mumbai. The students did their best to sensitize people and create awareness on environment protection. Special skits, songs, poster making, slogans and also cycleathon were organized by the students to create awareness. It was a great honour to be among the bubbling and enthusiastic young minds. Special thanks and regards

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World Environment Day - Awareness Rally @ Marina Beach, Chennai - 05-06-2015

‘”People from all walks of life should realize the gravity of the situation following global environmental challenges like climate change, global warming and pollution and join hands to protect mother earth from the dangers of pollution” observed Mr. Thomas Franco Rajendra Dev, Secretary & Correspondent, S.B. I. O. A Educational Trust, Chennai. “Various types of environmental pollution such as water pollution, air pollution, noise pollution, soil pollution, etc. are disturbing the ecosystem and causing a variety of health hazards to human beings and animals. Environmental pollution is damaging the ecosystem and destroying its delicate balance; we should realize our mistakes and develop concern for environment protection by keeping it clean, safe and secure for a healthy life.” he added.

Speaking on the occasion of Environment Awareness Rally organized by Indian Development Foundation at Marina Beach on World Environment Day 2015, he stressed the need for people, especially the youth, to protect the environment and make the world a better place to live. “Students must be aware of environment protection and spread the message on ways to protect the environment so that we can save the world from pollution” he added.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. S. Sreeram, Manager – TN & Pondy said “It is every one’s responsibility to protect the environment and World Environment Day is truly a people's day, providing an opportunity for everyone, young and old, with their community or with close friends, to show that they care for the planet. We also distributed 1000 saplings to the participants and general public.” he added.

Indian Development Foundation organized an environment awareness rally with the theme Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with Care. The awareness rally was flagged off by Mr. Thomas Franco Rajendra Dev and exhorted people to participate in big way.

Students from S.B.O.A. School & Junior College, Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2, Madambakkam, Sivanthi Mat. Hr. Sec. School, Ramapuram, St. Raphel’s Girls Hr. Sec. School, Santhome, Sree Shanthi Anand Vidyalaya, Thirumudivakkam, Billroth College of Nursing, Maduravoyal, Staff of Standard Chartered Bank and many social activists also participated in the awareness rally holding placards conveying messages on environment protection.