Kochi shows the way in green voting

It was a green voting expertise that awaited voters equivalent to S. Divya at the polling cubicles arrange at SRV LP School Ernakulam.

The younger voter, who got here to the polling sales space alongside together with her members of the family, didn’t conceal her happiness on witnessing the green affair that was on show at the sales space and its premises.

At the entrance of the college constructing, a welcome message was displayed in coconut palm fronts which was adorned with Kanikonna flowers. Three flower stalks of coconut timber, that are used in auspicious events, have been positioned at the courtyard as if to have a good time the day.

A younger volunteer, who wore a white t-shirt with conservation messages printed on it, was seen clicking selfies in her cell phone at the college auditorium. A number of conventional Thrikkakaraappan, which is used throughout Onam celebrations, adorned with Kanikkonna flowers supplied the vibrant backdrop for an ideal selfie.

Festoons made from Kuruthola, the tender leaves of coconut timber, have been drawn alongside the walkway to the polling stations. Green was the color of the show supplies, all from nature, that have been used to unfold the message.

As the voters stroll in, messages highlighting the want for sustaining eco-friendly practices in voting and life greet them. “During the earlier elections, I had voted at the booth set up in the school. This is a first time experience and it really feels good,” Ms. Divya mentioned.

“However, they could have placed some plants too, which would have significantly improved the atmosphere,” Ms. Divya mentioned.

“The campaign is to urge people to go green and use nature-friendly materials and to reduce the use of plastic and other non-biodegradable materials,” mentioned Dhanya Roni, the programme officer of the Suchithwa Kerala Mission.

The mission and Haritha Kerala Mission had urged green protocols to be adopted in all the polling stations. One polling station every in each native physique was chosen for implementing the programme, Ms. Rony mentioned.

Drinking water is supplied inside the sales space in earthen pots. Paper pens are utilized by the election officers. They have additionally been supplied metal glasses and plates in place of disposable ones. Food was provided to them in banana leaves to finish the marketing campaign, she mentioned.