To overcome the issue of water shortage, residents of Neelankarai are practising drip irrigation to grow over 400 native saplings on the sands of the beach. He was inspired by his father N. V. Sundaram, an agriculture scientist, to take up this environment-friendly initiative. According to him, the biggest challenge in growing plants is ensuring people take the responsibility of watering them. By adopting drip irrigation, residents feel, the issue of labour and water scarcity can be taken care of. Water for the saplings is being provided by residents of five bungalows along the beach, through taps.

Source: The Hindu September 08, 2017 11:31 UTC