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CGWWA (ANDAMAN & NICOBAR)
To commemorate the 63 rd Vanamahotsava, ‘Tree Plantation Drive’, ‘Save Environment Run’ and
‘Earth Day’ were organised to spread awareness about the need for protection and perseverance of
our environment. On this occasion, the children were educated on the role of trees and importance of
forests in our eco-system.
To stress upon the ‘Reuse’ and ‘Recycling’ of biological waste, the Areca leaf plate making
training programme’ with the assistance of local help group Aval Vikatan was conducted at Port Blair.
All Ladies and even small children tried their hands on the machine and made eye-catching plates.
CGWWA (NORTH EAST)
Srishti Kolkata organised a tree plantation activity for the beautification of the area around the
newly constructed Coast Guard Accommodation at Maniktala, Kolkata. Large number of trees were
planted by the CGWWA members, Officers, EPs and their families.
CGWWA (NORTH WEST)
A trip was organised to Indroda Park, Gandhinagar with the purpose of a nature walk as well as
for bird-watching. Around 224 species of birds were found. The trip provided an insightful understanding
of various species of birds.
CGWWA (NW) took a small step to spread awareness of ‘Save the common Sparrow’ from
extinction. The event was jointly hosted by young journalists of Ahmedabad Mirror, wherein they
donated nests to the personnel who attended with a catalogue mentioning the tips for looking after
the sparrows.
SANCHITA (CGWWA Shop)
The CGWWA shop Sanchita provides a stable outlet for items procured from various
parts of the country. It also serves as a platform for ladies to showcase their natural
skills and help them to make a good earning using their talents.
CGWWA (HEADQUARTERS)
The shop has items like, Khurja potter, pouches, jewellery, showpieces, bottle, bags and other
handmade items. Glassware items, dessert plates, glass bowls of different shapes were added to the
collection for sale.
Dress materials like brocade, cotton silk and readymade kurtas are also displayed and kept for
sale at a very reasonable price. Homemade Candles, handmade cards and paper bags are other
attractions of sanchita. Ethnic items from various parts of our country is also available in the shop.
Block print duppattas, kurtis and sarees are displayed and made available on demand. Jewelleries
from various states is an exclusive collection seen in Sanchita.
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