AERIAL SEEDING TO ENHANCE GREEN COVER AROUND VISAKHAPATNAM FLAGGED OFF FROM INS DEGA
In a joint initiative by Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) and the Eastern Naval Command, Aerial dispersion of Seedballs was flagged off at INS Dega on 02 October 2023. The naval helicopters loaded with seed balls were flagged off jointly by Smt G Hari Venkata Kumari, Mayor of Vishakhapatnam and Rear Admiral Manish Sharma, Chief Staff Officer Operations (CSO Ops), Headquarters Eastern Naval Command, in the presence of Commodore Dalip Singh, Commanding Officer of INS Dega and Shri Srinivas Additional Commissioner GVMC.
Aerial seeding was undertaken at various locations across Visakhapatnam, which included Pavuralakonda, Kapuluppada, Simhachalam, Porlupalem Hill, Vedullanarava Hill, and Yarada. These locations were carefully selected to maximize the campaign’s environmental impact.
To accomplish this noble endeavour, a fleet of four helicopters was deployed. The flagging of helicopters at INS Dega, marked the commencement of the speedball dispersion campaign during which 1.5 lakh seed balls were dispersed. This joint campaign demonstrates a collective commitment to enhance the green cover in and around Visakhapatnam
