Southern end of Cheruvathur panchayat of the district is going to witness massive afforestation drive in 61.11 acres land.

A decision to this effect was taken by heads of various departments, institutions and voluntary organisations at a meeting held at the Cheruvathur grama panchayat hall on Thursday. The ambitious scheme is being implemented involving State Forest Research Centre, Departments of Poverty Alleviation, Soil Conservation, Cheruvathur grama panchayat along with local voluntary organisations.