Environment Conservation Group

Roadside trees are at the receiving end. They are being cut in the name of development - road widening, cable laying, etc. Nowadays it is a common sight to see trees being cut in Coimbatore City. Public awareness level is very low. We need to put pressure upon the Government to stop this trend. Thankfully, environmental NGOs like Matram, Oli, ECG, etc have succeeded in halting the cutting of trees in Ramnagar. We need to join hands and create a stronger group against unauthorised and unwanted cutting of trees. The NGOs have planned to meet and disuss the issue and take it to the higher authorities in the government.

Wildlife Photography Course ECG is organising a two day Wildlife Photography course this month on July 17th and 18th by none other than Ace Photographer Mr. K. Marthachalam. This certificate two day course is at a special concessional rate of Rs. 1000/- per participant. Mr. K. Maruthachalam, A Five Star photographer with more than 100 national and international awards to his credit. An elected Associate of Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain (ARPS), Artiste of Federation International Art of Photography (AFIAP) and Associate of the photographic Society of America (APSA) is one of India 's most respected photography experts, Mr. K. Maruthachalam chose to transform his love for the lens to one of the most trusted photography destinations in the region. Date: 17th and 18th June ( Sat & Sunday) 2010 Interested people may kindly contact Mr. Mohammed Saleem, Mobile No: 97878 78910

June 5th is a day that enhances awareness of the environment and public action. In Coimbatore Environment Conservation Group had their way of spreading environment awareness. A “ Save our Environment” Signature campaign was organized at Race Course from 6am to 8pm by ECG. The event drew a large crowd, people from all walks of life, young and old, came to show their concern for the environment. The D.I.G. of Prisons, Mr. P.Govindrajan made a humble appearance and donated free sapling raised by the Prisoners at the Prison campus to ECG, and also helped the team in distributing free saplings and environment awareness materials. The event was also attended by Mr. Anshul Mishra , Commissioner  , Coimbatore Corporation, Mr. Roch Thanasamy and other prominent people of the city. Project Green Hands of the Isha Foundation donated more than 100 saplings for free distribution. Aircel and Reliance sent out free SMS to their subscribers regarding the event, Radio Mirchi covered the e...

Tamilnadu Forest Department is organising the Elephant Census from May 14th Fri to May 17th Mon. Interested volunteers may register their names with: Mr. R. Mohammed Saleem President Environment Conservation Group, Coimbatore 97878 78910

Wildlife Photography Course It is great privilege to inform you all that one of the finest photographers in South India Mr. K. Marthachalam has accepted our request to train us on a two day programme on Wildlife photography. This certificate two day course is at a special concessional rate of Rs. 1000/- per participant. Mr. K. Maruthachalam, A Five Star photographer with more than 100 national and international awards to his credit. An elected Associate of Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain (ARPS), Artiste of Federation International Art of Photography (AFIAP) and Associate of the photographic Society of America (APSA) is one of India 's most respected photography experts, Mr. K. Maruthachalam chose to transform his love for the lens to one of the most trusted photography destinations in the region. Date: 12th and 13th June ( Sat & Sunday) 2010 Venue:    Photo centre, Race Course, Coimbatore - 12th June ( 2.30pm to 8pm)     ...

Precious driking water is wasted by pipes broken by negligent workers laying underground electrical cable. The residents are put to untold hardship in the peak summer without drinking water. In the name of beautifying Coimbatore for World Tamil Conference,  roads are dug and kept open for weeks before work can commence. This is putting the public to lot of hardship.

Ugniyum is a tribal settlement situated in the dense forest hill of  Satyamangalam, Environment Conservation Group came across this settlement on their jungle trek and got information thanks to Forester Mr. Karuppuchetty who accompanied their trek. The tribals depend on the forest for their livelihood. There is no bus to the settlement, no hospital or proper school. they have to walk kilometeres for their rations and other neccesities. Thanks to Rotary Club of Tiruppur, who have come forward to build the tribals ten new homes and Environment conservation Group (ECG) has offered to provide electricity to all the homes in the tribal settlement. The new set of ten homes was inaugurated by the DFO of Satyamangalam Mr. Rama subu  who is the heartthrob of the tribals on 24th March 2010. Thanks to him, now the way to Ugniyum is being laid with  tar road. Hope very soon we will find bus plying to Ugniyum forest settlement.