Speaking at an event Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit said that “It comes as a big relief that the long-standing Cauvery river dispute before the Tribunal and the Supreme Court has come to an end. It is necessary, as law abiding citizens, for all stake holders to adhere to the directions of the apex court of the land in letter and spirit. This will ensure appropriate distribution of waters among the three States and the Union Territory in a lawful and orderly manner.”
Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami said it was everyone’s duty to protect trees. He also said trees have been a part of Indian way of life. The Chief Minister said the State government would act to check pollution in Bhavani, Vaigai, Amaravathi, Thamirabarani.
He also said that Palar River Rejuvenation Project was being considered. Mr. Palaniswami also recalled that several thousand trees were being planned to mark the birthday of late AIADMK leader Jayalalithaa. During 2019-2020, about 71 lakh saplings will be planted.
“Only after realising the challenges the State is facing, the government has come up with State Forest Policy, 2019. It emphasises the need for trees in the coast, the Western Ghats and also the way in which water scarcity should be managed,” Mr. Palaniswami said.
SC’s order on Cauvery should be followed by all stake holders to: TN GUV Purohit
