India, June 7 -- Volunteers of Parisarakkagi Naavu organisation in association with Rural Literacy and Health Programme (RLHP) and Youth for Sustainability organisation, celebrated World Environment Day, by removing the concrete and tiles covering the base of 24 big trees on Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE) Main Road in city on June 5.

Speaking on the occasion, Parashurame Gowda, General Secretary of Parisarakkagi Naavu demanded the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and Forest Department to remove concrete, tiles and asphalt, from tree bases in compliance with the order of National Green Tribunal (NGT).

Earlier, various organisations had made several representations to MCC and Forest Department to remove the concrete, int...