Manipal: World Environment Day-2012 was observed at the Manipal University Campus on June 5, Tuesday in association with the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board. Udupi Deputy Commissioner Dr MT Reju inaugurated the programme and called upon the youth to strive to protect environment.

An environment awareness rally was also taken out from the University campus to Madhav Vihar Park. Around 500 students participated in the march. Nearly 60 varieties of medical saplings were also planted at the park.  Around 500 medicinal plants were planted on behalf of the  University.

District Pollution Control Officer Rajashekhar Hebbar, Dr HS Ballal, Pro Chancellor of Manipal University and others were present.