Fajir: CODP in collaboration with CEI and Laudato Si Committee of Mangalore diocese jointly organized an orientation programme and dialogue with the residents of Panela, on the issue of Natural Resources Management, at Panela Government School Fajir Mangalore.
Resource person CARITAS India Dr. Haridas, Fajeer Panchayath President Seetharam Shetty, Fajeer Panchayath Development officer (PDO) Dr. Smrithi, Fajer Church Parish Priest Fr. Sunil Veigas, Laudato Si Convener Fr Richard D Souza, CODP Director Fr. Oswald Monteiro Designate Director of CODP Fr Vincent D Souza, Panchayath members - Precilla Jyothi, Shafi, Geetha, Florine were present on the dais.
Fr Oswald Monteiro, the Director of CODP gave the Key note address. He stressed importance of conserving underground water level. He explained to the audience, the ill effects of digging bore wells on the earth. He said around 6 crore bore wells are dug in India and the water level has gone down drastically.We are facing the problems of scarcity of rain these days too. Therefore, it is our responsibility to conserve the Natural Resources.
The resource person from CARITAS India Dr. Haridas gave input on Natural Resources Management and the tips for healthy living.He explained how natural resources like Air, Water, and Soil etc are wasted and polluted. He explained the how the modern food habits and lifestyle of people cause dangers to life. The Ozone layer is affected due to air pollution; in the City like Delhi people are not getting proper Oxygen to breathe. People are consuming vegetables, fruits and other products filled with pesticides and chemicals. As a result, hospitals are mushrooming, the life span has reduced and sicknesses are increasing day by day.
After the input and dialogue, the action plan is made to manage Natural Resources in Panela area.
