It is the 21st Century. Scientists’ extreme weather predictions are coming true. Greenhouse gases are rising every day. It is no one but the people of this globe who should strive together to create a greener planet for the next generation. We should genuinely strive to take a sustainable approach by taking all the stakeholders on board to rally behind the common objective of conserving the environment.
The latest research shows trees, bushes and other greenery growing in the concrete-and-glass canyons of cities can reduce levels of two of the most worrisome air pollutants by eight times more than previously believed. It takes no time to plant a tree. And the kind of positive impact that is created is undoubtedly priceless. A mature tree will absorb 48 pounds of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and release oxygen in exchange.
Sirasa has commenced a mission named ‘’Thuru Sirasa” with the pure objective of creating a sustainable future.. The yearlong program is implemented simultaneous to their 21st anniversary celebration.Thousands of trees were planted around the Island during the past few months with unprecedented feedback received from all stakeholders. A panel of experts select the appropriate species of plants.
The Sri Lanka Army which celebrates their 70th Anniversary this year, have joined hands with Sirasa TV in continuing the project Thuru Sirasa. An important milestone was achieved by stepping to the Northern territory of the Island by planting thousands of trees in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Army.
The event was successfully conducted on October 18, 2019 in Kilinochchi with the distinguished patronage of the Army Commander Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Nedra Weerasingha (Group Director – Electronic Media – MTV/MBC )of The Capital Maharaja Organization and Susara Dinal – (The Chief Executive Officer of MTV Channel Private Limited/ M Entertainment). Hundreds of Army soldiers and more than thousand five hundred school children representing several schools of the region actively participated in the event.
The next mission of Thuru Sirasa is scheduled to be held on December 3, 2019 in Jaffna in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Army. The Project is all set to receive the support from schools, civil society and communities of the region.