SIBM-B all set for a Tree Maintenance Drive with Symbriksha 2016

Bengaluru: Symbiosis Institute of Business Management Bengaluru is all set to host a Tree Maintenance Drive under Symbriksha, an endeavor by Social Responsibility Committee of SIBM-B in association with SayTrees, on February 21, 2016.

“The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The next best time is today” - Chinese Proverb

The Social Responsibility Committee (SRC) of SIBM-B, understands the importance of tree maintenance along with that of tree plantation. Hence a tree plantation drive, in the month of June-July and a tree maintenance drive in the month of February is conducted every year, under the Annual Tree Plantation & Maintenance event of SIBM Bengaluru - Symbriksha.

Through this venture, the students hope to foster a sense of team spirit and also inculcate in the youth, the importance of a green city. They hope to send across to the masses the message of building a greener and healthier environment.

The maintenance drive, being conducted under the NGO SayTrees, is open for all, rallying a helping hand from local community people as well. The volunteers are required to wear shoes and caps and are advised to bring their water bottles.The students and the volunteers shall be given a patch of land where they will have to do activities which include de-weeding the trees, watering the saplings and applying leaf mulch.

 

[Swaswati Borpuzari]

SIBM-B (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bengaluru) is all set to embark on a significant environmental initiative with the launch of Symbriksha 2016, a comprehensive tree maintenance drive. This year, the institute has taken a proactive step towards environmental conservation by organizing a series of activities aimed at nurturing and maintaining the green spaces within and around the campus. Symbriksha 2016 is not just a one-time event but a sustained effort to create a greener and more sustainable environment. The initiative will involve a range of activities, including pruning, mulching, and the planting of new saplings, all of which are designed to enhance the ecological health of the area. The drive will also feature educational workshops and seminars to raise awareness among students, faculty, and the local community about the importance of tree care and the broader impact of environmental stewardship. With the enthusiastic participation of volunteers from the institute and support from local environmental organizations, SIBM-B is poised to make a lasting impact through Symbriksha 2016, setting a benchmark for environmental responsibility and community engagement.