Media Release

Mangaluru, Jul 21: Vana Jeevana Yajna-2025 was organized on July 19 by the department of computer science and engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning), Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management in the premises of Shree Shankara Dhyana Mandir Posadigumpe, Kasargod in association with Shree Shankara Dhyana Mandir Posadigumpe.

The event begun with introductory remarks by Shankar Rao Kakve, the president of Shree Shankara Dhyana Mandir Posadigumpe. During the event students planted more than 100 saplings of aragbadha, indian rosewood, gooseberry, guava, Indian kino tree etc. provided by the forest department of Kerala with the motto of Greener Tomorrow.

The students also developed water harvesting trenches and cleaned the surroundings of Posadigumpe, a hillock located in the Kasargod district which stands at an elevation of 1060 feet (approximately 323 meters) above sea level.

Sathya Praksha E K, Keshava Prasad Edakkana and their family members along with other villagers guided the students by extending their support throughout the event. Prof Ganaraj K from the Department of CSE(AI&ML) coordinated the event. Finally, the event was concluded with a visit to Shiriya Dam located nearby. The event gave an exposure to the students about the geographical characteristics and awareness about water harvesting for better tomorrow.