In a joint initiative by Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) and the Eastern Naval Command, Aerial dispersion of Seedballs was flagged off at INS Dega recently. 

The naval helicopters loaded with seed balls were flagged off jointly by Ms. G Hari Venkata Kumari, Mayor of Visakhapatnam and Rear Admiral Manish Sharma, Chief Staff Officer (Operations), Headquarters Eastern Naval Command, in the presence of Commodore Dalip Singh, Commanding Officer of INS Dega and Mr. Srinivas, Additional Commissioner GVMC.

 Aerial seeding was undertaken at various locations across Visakhapatnam, which included Pavuralakonda, Kapuluppada, Simhachalam, Porlupalem Hill, Vedullanarava Hill, and Yarada. These locations were carefully selected to maximize the campaign’s environmental impact.

To accomplish this noble endeavour, a fleet of four helicopters was deployed. 

The flagging of helicopters at INS Dega, marked the commencement of the seedball dispersion campaign during which 1.5 lakh seed balls were dispersed. 

This joint campaign demonstrates a collective commitment to enhance the green cover in and around Visakhapatnam