Bhavishya Yaan Updates – Bhavishya Yaan children join the drive against Chikungunya and Dengue

A coconut painting workshop to show how to use discarded tender coconut shells in an eco friendly fashion was organised by Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) and supported by Pidilite which supplied the paints . Discarded coconut shells become the breeding ground for mosquitoes which spread diseases such as malaria and dengue amongst others.

Volunteers of M&M showed videos to 300 Bhavishya Yaan children from Worli, NMJ , GK Marg and Byculla municipal schools. They were showed a video on how painted coconut shells make great pen stands or planting pots .

Also painting them ensures the mosquito vectors don’t breed in what would have otherwise been ideal breeding grounds for mosquito larvae. The school going children have a large impact as they can make their homes and living communities more aware and clean as each child would spread the message amongst their friends and families and showcase their creations .

M&M awarded prizes to the five children for the most innovative painted coconut shells.

The event was organised by the coordinating Rotaryannes Jaya, Avaan, Ekta and Priyanka who were all present in their respective centres throughout to help children with design ideas and help them paint . The Bhavishya Yaan committee thanks incoming President Rtn. Ramesh Narayan for introducing such initiatives which have got many awards and also recognition from the President of India.