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Wonder herb Tulsi to check pollution at Taj Mahal
Lucknow, PTI:
Its cleansing action is due to its property to release high amount of
oxygen, which minimises the adverse impact of industrial and refinery
emission. Gupta said.
Wonder herb 'Tulsi' known for its medicinal utilities will now now help
protect the Taj Mahal against the ill-effects of environmental pollution.
In a joint exercise being undertaken by the Uttar Pradesh Forest
Department and Lucknow-based Organic India Private Ltd, one million
Tulsi saplings would be planted in the vicinity of the Monument of Love.
Company MD and global CEO Krishan Gupta said, "Till now, nearly 20,000
tulsi saplings were planted. Saplings will be planted in nature parks
near Taj Mahal and throughout Agra."
On being asked why Tulsi was chosen, Gupta said, "It is one of the best
plants which purifies the environment. Its cleansing action is due to
its property to release high amount of oxygen, which minimises the
adverse impact of industrial and refinery emission."
Apart from Tulsi, Neem and Peepal can also help in conserving monuments.
Superintending Archaeologist Devkinandan Dimri said, "Tulsi can
certainly help in reducing air pollution due to its oxygen releasing
property and can help in checking the pollution at the periphery of the
monument. By purifying the air, Tulsi can certainly minimise the impact
of industrial and refinery emission."
Zonal forest conservator of Agra, R P Bharti said, "plantation had been
taken up on a massive scale. We have a target of planting 20 lakh plants
within next two months and have asked gram panchayats and schools to
join us in this drive."
Tulsi will insulate environment from pollution. "The plant has good
absorptive quality, which cleans the air of foul gases," he said.
Agra Divisional Commissioner SN Shukla said, "Tulsi holds a special
place in Indian culture and has been referred to as 'Haripriya' in the
Puraans. It has proved its medicinal worth over the ages and will
certainly help in checking pollution around the monument."
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