25/08/2026
District Collector Leads Invasive Alien Weeds Eradication Programme with ECO FAWN Society in Rajanna Sircilla District, Telangana
An Awareness, Identification and Eradication Programme on Invasive Alien Weeds was successfully organised by ECO FAWN Society at the Rajanna Sircilla District Collectorate. District Collector Ms. Garima Agarwal, along with Additional Collectors, Heads of Departments, district-level officials and staff, actively participated in the programme.
As part of the programme, the officials and staff identified and removed invasive alien weeds growing within the Collectorate premises. As a symbolic representation of the Invasive Alien Weeds Eradication Movement being undertaken by ECO FAWN Society, all participants displayed a special “Thumbs Down” gesture. The gesture symbolised their collective commitment to stopping the spread of invasive alien species, eradicating them and protecting native biodiversity.
Speaking on the occasion, ECO FAWN Society CEO Mettu Sai Sampath explained that invasive alien weeds are causing serious impacts on the environment, agriculture, biodiversity and rural livelihoods. He highlighted that these weeds can reduce crop yields, invade agricultural lands, cover water bodies, suppress the growth of native plant species in forests, damage biodiversity and increase the risk of forest fires. He emphasised the need for coordinated action by all government departments along with active public participation to effectively address this growing environmental challenge.
ECO FAWN Society State Coordinator Talari Vikram also participated.
District Collector Ms. Garima Agarwal** appreciated the initiative being undertaken by ECO FAWN Society to create awareness about the serious environmental threat posed by invasive alien weeds. She encouraged officials and staff to actively participate in such initiatives and contribute towards protecting local ecosystems while maintaining clean and weed-free government premises.
At the conclusion of the programme, the participating officials and staff took a collective pledge to continuously work towards the eradication of invasive alien weeds, protection of native biodiversity and creation of greater environmental awareness among the public.