PANAJIOn the occasion of World Environment Day, Saligao Institute organised a unique programme of exchanging seeds and plants, awareness talks on environment, ecology and other related topics. The event commenced with an introduction to eco friendly burials by Ashley Delaney, who spoke on biodegradable items. “Disposing them by burying them in soil proves to be beneficial to the environment and human health,” he said. Melwyn D'Souza gave an introduction to apiculture, Oswald Pinto touched upon monsoon vegetables and the benefits of home gardening. He also shared techniques that have become popular like terrace farming. “Placing pots of vegetable plants on the terrace for better sunlight, you can track the growth and control the amount of sunlight and water as well," said Pinto. The sessions were filled with a lively exchange of tips and tricks on growing various types of plants and also the ways to nurture them. The informal setup created an ambience for exchange of information. Varieties of seeds were distributed and people were encouraged to grow their own gardens.
