Pakistan has made a significant stride in its climate resilience efforts by securing USD 10 million in funding from the Adaptation Fund. This financial support, approved by the Adaptation Fund Board, will be directed towards the Sustainable Actions for Ecosystems Restoration in Pakistan (SAFER) project, a collaborative initiative led by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination in partnership with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) as detailed in a report by the Press Trust of India.<o:p></o:p>

The SAFER project aims to address critical challenges in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sectors, particularly targeting vulnerable groups such as women, children, and youth. These communities are often disproportionately affected by climate-induced crises. By focusing on these demographics, the project seeks to enhance resilience and promote sustainable practices that can withstand the adverse impacts of climate change.<o:p></o:p>

The funding aligns with Pakistan's broader national strategies, including its National Adaptation Plan and the Living Indus Initiative. These frameworks advocate for nature-based solutions and ecosystem-based adaptation approaches to safeguard and restore vital ecosystems across the Indus Basin. Given that approximately 90 per cent of Pakistan's population resides within this region, changes in the river's flow due to climate change pose a significant threat to both economic stability and ecological health.<o:p></o:p>

Implementation of the SAFER project will take place over the next three-and-a-half years in key regions, including Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Sindh. The initiative plans to establish community-based early warning systems in high-risk areas, develop nature-based spring-water recharge systems for water-stressed communities, and enhance climate-resilient water infrastructure. These measures are designed not only to mitigate immediate risks but also to empower local communities through participatory approaches.<o:p></o:p>

Romina Khurshid Alam, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change &amp; Environmental Coordination, expressed enthusiasm about this development: "We’re delighted to see this project get the go-ahead which aligns perfectly with the Pakistan government's priority to address climate challenges and strengthen resilience in the face of increasing climate-related disasters."<o:p></o:p>

Brief history of ICIMOD<o:p></o:p>

The&nbsp;International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has been instrumental in facilitating this initiative. Established in 1983, it focuses on promoting sustainable development across the Hindu Kush Himalaya region. By collaborating with various stakeholders, ICIMOD aims to create a greener and more inclusive environment that is resilient to climate change.<o:p></o:p>

As Pakistan embarks on this ambitious project, it sets a precedent for other developing nations facing similar challenges. The SAFER initiative not only reflects a commitment to environmental sustainability but also underscores the importance of community engagement in tackling climate change effectively.<o:p></o:p>

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Pakistan has made a significant stride in its climate resilience efforts by securing USD 10 million in funding from the Adaptation Fund. This financial support, approved by the Adaptation Fund Board, will be directed towards the Sustainable Actions for Ecosystems Restoration in Pakistan (SAFER) project, a collaborative initiative led by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination in partnership with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) as detailed in a report by the Press Trust of India.

Pakistan has made a significant stride in its climate resilience efforts by securing USD 10 million in funding from the Adaptation Fund. This financial support, approved by the Adaptation Fund Board, will be directed towards the Sustainable Actions for Ecosystems Restoration in Pakistan (SAFER) project, a collaborative initiative led by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination in partnership with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) as detailed in a report by the Press Trust of India. The SAFER project aims to address critical challenges in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sectors, particularly targeting vulnerable groups such as women, children, and youth. These communities are often disproportionately affected by climate-induced crises. By focusing on these demographics, the project seeks to enhance resilience and promote sustainable practices that can withstand the adverse impacts of climate change. The funding aligns with Pakistan's broader national strategies, including its National Adaptation Plan and the Living Indus Initiative. These frameworks advocate for nature-based solutions and ecosystem-based adaptation approaches to safeguard and restore vital ecosystems across the Indus Basin. Given that approximately 90 per cent of Pakistan's population resides within this region, changes in the river's flow due to climate change pose a significant threat to both economic stability and ecological health. Implementation of the SAFER project will take place over the next three-and-a-half years in key regions, including Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Sindh. The initiative plans to establish community-based early warning systems in high-risk areas, develop nature-based spring-water recharge systems for water-stressed communities, and enhance climate-resilient water infrastructure. These measures are designed not only to mitigate immediate risks but also to empower local communities through participatory approaches. Romina Khurshid Alam, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change & Environmental Coordination, expressed enthusiasm about this development: "We’re delighted to see this project get the go-ahead which aligns perfectly with the Pakistan government's priority to address climate challenges and strengthen resilience in the face of increasing climate-related disasters." Brief history of ICIMOD The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has been instrumental in facilitating this initiative. Established in 1983, it focuses on promoting sustainable development across the Hindu Kush Himalaya region. By collaborating with various stakeholders, ICIMOD aims to create a greener and more inclusive environment that is resilient to climate change. As Pakistan embarks on this ambitious project, it sets a precedent for other developing nations facing similar challenges. The SAFER initiative not only reflects a commitment to environmental sustainability but also underscores the importance of community engagement in tackling climate change effectively.

Pakistan secures $10 million for innovative climate solutions

Bitcoin transactions are not only guzzling electricity, but are also thirsty for so much water that the amount used for one transaction would be enough to fill “a backyard swimming pool,” a recent analysis found.

Billions of people across the world are struggling with shortages of fresh water, and with climate change and extreme weather events the situation may worsen in the coming decades.

<h2>How much water is too much water?</h2>

The study based on the analysis done by Alex de Vries of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam says that Bitcoin’s water footprint has rapidly increased in recent years.&nbsp;

ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Bitcoin's growing enviornmental problems, every bitcoin payment 'uses a swimming pool of water'

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As of 2023, Bitcoin’s annual water footprint may cross 2,200 billion litres or gigaliters (GL), according to the study in the journal Cell Reports Sustainability. According to de Vries, that is over six million times more water than a credit card swipe.&nbsp;

Between 2020 and 2021, the water footprint of Bitcoin increased by as much as 166 per cent, from 591.2 to 1,573 GL, said the study.&nbsp;

<h2>What is this water being used for?</h2>

Bitcoin uses such large amounts of water for its enormous amount of computing and with that, it burns through a lot of energy. Therefore, the systems use a great deal of water in their cooling systems to keep the bitcoin mining machines from overheating.

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In fact, Bitcoin is so power-hungry that, according to the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF), it consumes only a little less electricity than the entire country of Poland, which is home to around 38 million people.&nbsp;

In his study, de Vries noted how most of the research about the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining has been focused on its energy consumption, carbon footprint, and the electronic waste it generates but given the shortage of water and the estimated use of it in the Bitcoin network it is crucial to understand the water footprint of the cryptocurrency usage.

As the amount of water that Bitcoin uses, not only can it potentially impact different countries’ climate goals, but also potentially poses an additional stress to water resources in drought-prone areas.&nbsp;

Notably, the numbers are based on the assumption that Bitcoin mines run on water-dependent cooling systems but some data centres and crypto mines also use a different system which not only keeps the computers cool but also cuts down water consumption by immersing them in a non-conductive liquid, reported The Verge.&nbsp;

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The author of the study also argues that Bitcoin does not actually need this much water and it is a process of “mining” the cryptocurrency which requires an enormous amount of water since miners compete against each other and the same transaction is being worked on several times by multiple power-hungry computers.&nbsp;

“All of these machines combined are generating 500 quintillion guesses every second of the day, non stop – that is 500 with 18 zeros behind it,” de Vries told the BBC.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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Bitcoin transactions are not only guzzling electricity, but are also thirsty for so much water that the amount used for one transaction would be enough to fill “a backyard swimming pool,” a recent analysis found.

Bitcoin transactions are not only guzzling electricity, but are also thirsty for so much water that the amount used for one transaction would be enough to fill “a backyard swimming pool,” a recent analysis found. Billions of people across the world are struggling with shortages of fresh water, and with climate change and extreme weather events the situation may worsen in the coming decades. How much water is too much water? The study based on the analysis done by Alex de Vries of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam says that Bitcoin’s water footprint has rapidly increased in recent years. ALSO WATCH | Bitcoin's growing enviornmental problems, every bitcoin payment 'uses a swimming pool of water' As of 2023, Bitcoin’s annual water footprint may cross 2,200 billion litres or gigaliters (GL), according to the study in the journal Cell Reports Sustainability. According to de Vries, that is over six million times more water than a credit card swipe. Between 2020 and 2021, the water footprint of Bitcoin increased by as much as 166 per cent, from 591.2 to 1,573 GL, said the study. What is this water being used for? Bitcoin uses such large amounts of water for its enormous amount of computing and with that, it burns through a lot of energy. Therefore, the systems use a great deal of water in their cooling systems to keep the bitcoin mining machines from overheating. ALSO READ | Here's how much you'd be worth if you had invested in Bitcoin on day 1 In fact, Bitcoin is so power-hungry that, according to the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF), it consumes only a little less electricity than the entire country of Poland, which is home to around 38 million people. In his study, de Vries noted how most of the research about the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining has been focused on its energy consumption, carbon footprint, and the electronic waste it generates but given the shortage of water and the estimated use of it in the Bitcoin network it is crucial to understand the water footprint of the cryptocurrency usage. As the amount of water that Bitcoin uses, not only can it potentially impact different countries’ climate goals, but also potentially poses an additional stress to water resources in drought-prone areas. Notably, the numbers are based on the assumption that Bitcoin mines run on water-dependent cooling systems but some data centres and crypto mines also use a different system which not only keeps the computers cool but also cuts down water consumption by immersing them in a non-conductive liquid, reported The Verge. ALSO READ | Wall Street awaits $100 bn crypto boom with Bitcoin ETFs: Report The author of the study also argues that Bitcoin does not actually need this much water and it is a process of “mining” the cryptocurrency which requires an enormous amount of water since miners compete against each other and the same transaction is being worked on several times by multiple power-hungry computers. “All of these machines combined are generating 500 quintillion guesses every second of the day, non stop – that is 500 with 18 zeros behind it,” de Vries told the BBC. (With inputs from agencies)

Bitcoin transactions not only guzzle electricity, but also need ‘swimming pools’ worth of water

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Indian prime minister Narendra Modi said that India have taken a number of steps in the last eight years to enable environmental protection in one way or the other. On the occasion of the 50th World Environment Day, Modi took part in an event organised by Isha Foundation and during his address, the Indian PM pointed out that the government has also been working for soil conservation. &nbsp;

"The country has worked relentlessly to keep the soil alive. To save the soil, we have focused on five main things. All the policies introduced by the Centre over the last eight years have enabled environmental protection in some way," he said during the event.

"Be it Swachh Bharat Mission or programs related to waste to wealth, construction of modern sewage treatment plants in cities under AMRUT mission, or campaign to get rid of single use plastic or Ganga cleanliness campaign under Namami Gange, India's efforts to protect the environment. The efforts have been multifaceted."

"Earlier, the farmers of our country lacked information about what type of soil his is, what is the deficiency in his soil, how much is there," the PM said. "To overcome this problem, a huge campaign was launched to give soil health cards to the farmers in the country," he added.

The prime minister also outlined the government’s efforts and schemes for water conservation.

"In March this year itself, a campaign to conserve 13 big rivers has also started in the country," he added. "In this, along with reducing pollution in the water, work is also being done to plant forests on the banks of rivers," Modi explained.

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi said that India have taken a number of steps in the last eight years to enable environmental protection in one way or the other.

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi said that India have taken a number of steps in the last eight years to enable environmental protection in one way or the other. On the occasion of the 50th World Environment Day, Modi took part in an event organised by Isha Foundation and during his address, the Indian PM pointed out that the government has also been working for soil conservation. "The country has worked relentlessly to keep the soil alive. To save the soil, we have focused on five main things. All the policies introduced by the Centre over the last eight years have enabled environmental protection in some way," he said during the event. "Be it Swachh Bharat Mission or programs related to waste to wealth, construction of modern sewage treatment plants in cities under AMRUT mission, or campaign to get rid of single use plastic or Ganga cleanliness campaign under Namami Gange, India's efforts to protect the environment. The efforts have been multifaceted." "Earlier, the farmers of our country lacked information about what type of soil his is, what is the deficiency in his soil, how much is there," the PM said. "To overcome this problem, a huge campaign was launched to give soil health cards to the farmers in the country," he added. The prime minister also outlined the government’s efforts and schemes for water conservation. "In March this year itself, a campaign to conserve 13 big rivers has also started in the country," he added. "In this, along with reducing pollution in the water, work is also being done to plant forests on the banks of rivers," Modi explained.

World Environment Day: India has worked relentlessly to keep the soil alive, says PM Narendra Modi

Water is an extremely valuable natural resource that is essential to life on earth. In spite of the fact that nearly 70 per cent of the Earth's surface is covered by water, only 2.5 per cent of it is fresh.&nbsp;

As a result of unsustainable population growth, freshwater is in short supply on the planet.

There are currently over 7 billion people on earth, and still, about one-third of the world's population lacks access to clean drinking water, what will happen when that number reaches 9 billion by 2050?

Freshwater demand will grow exponentially as society grows, and if precautions are not taken today to conserve water, its scarcity will without a doubt become one of the biggest threats in the future.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/why-education-and-empowerment-are-significant-to-population-stabilisation-422922">Why education and empowerment are significant to population stabilisation?</a>

Quite predictably, due to the human population's water requirements, our existing water resources are depleting.

United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) seeks to provide water and sanitation for all by 2030, however, the latest UN-Water 2021 report is alarming.

According to the report, 1.6 billion people face 'economic' water scarcity, which means that although water is physically available, it is inaccessible due to a lack of infrastructure.&nbsp;

Additionally, the report states that freshwater use has increased by a factor of six over the past 100 years and continues to grow at a rate of about 1 per cent per year since the 1980s.

Human activities that adversely affect water resources:

Globally, agriculture accounts for 70 per cent of freshwater withdrawals. It is also a major source of water pollution, since agrochemicals, drug residues, and organic matter are disposed of/drained into nearby bodies of water.

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As the world's population grows, declining water quality has become a global issue. Besides agriculture, many factors contribute to water pollution, but the most significant is sewage and industrial waste discharged into rivers.

Additionally, concerns over the impact of personal care and pharmaceutical products on water quality are also emerging.

Drought - The next pandemic

Recently, the United Nations warned that drought is a hidden global crisis that could become the next pandemic. Droughts are often caused by human activities like large-scale deforestation, soil degradation, over-pumping, and unsustainable water use.

Some estimates say that up to 20 per cent of the world's groundwater wells may dry up, leaving billions without freshwater.&nbsp;

The water crisis in India

India has almost 16 per cent of the world's population, but only 4 per cent of the world's freshwater resources. Of that, fewer than half have access to safe drinking water.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/overpopulation-and-human-greed-the-two-enemies-of-biodiversity-388506" hreflang="en">Overpopulation and human greed, the two enemies of biodiversity</a>

Experts estimate that nearly 70 per cent of the country's water resources are contaminated and many major rivers are heavily polluted. Besides polluted rivers, India is also the world's largest consumer of groundwater; the depletion of this resource may lead to a reduction in farm output of up to 20 per cent by 2025.

Water recycling and reuse have been identified as the most practical solution to India's water crisis. Utilising water-saving techniques can go a long way toward helping the country prevent water shortages in the future.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Billions are at risk of water scarcity, says UN

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The global water crisis can be alleviated in a number of ways, including reducing corporate water consumption, addressing increasing water pollution, battling climate change, developing new technologies for treating water resources, and stabilising the human population.

The world must awaken before it is too late. The need to adopt sustainable practices and stabilise the human population cannot be understated. These measures are vital to preserving our water resources and maintaining access to freshwater for generations to come.&nbsp;

Water is an extremely valuable natural resource that is essential to life on earth. In spite of the fact that nearly 70 per cent of the Earth's surface is covered by water, only 2.

Water is an extremely valuable natural resource that is essential to life on earth. In spite of the fact that nearly 70 per cent of the Earth's surface is covered by water, only 2.5 per cent of it is fresh. As a result of unsustainable population growth, freshwater is in short supply on the planet. There are currently over 7 billion people on earth, and still, about one-third of the world's population lacks access to clean drinking water, what will happen when that number reaches 9 billion by 2050? Freshwater demand will grow exponentially as society grows, and if precautions are not taken today to conserve water, its scarcity will without a doubt become one of the biggest threats in the future. Also read | Why education and empowerment are significant to population stabilisation? Quite predictably, due to the human population's water requirements, our existing water resources are depleting. United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) seeks to provide water and sanitation for all by 2030, however, the latest UN-Water 2021 report is alarming. According to the report, 1.6 billion people face 'economic' water scarcity, which means that although water is physically available, it is inaccessible due to a lack of infrastructure. Additionally, the report states that freshwater use has increased by a factor of six over the past 100 years and continues to grow at a rate of about 1 per cent per year since the 1980s. Human activities that adversely affect water resources: Globally, agriculture accounts for 70 per cent of freshwater withdrawals. It is also a major source of water pollution, since agrochemicals, drug residues, and organic matter are disposed of/drained into nearby bodies of water. Also read | Pressure on global energy crisis deepens with population growth As the world's population grows, declining water quality has become a global issue. Besides agriculture, many factors contribute to water pollution, but the most significant is sewage and industrial waste discharged into rivers. Additionally, concerns over the impact of personal care and pharmaceutical products on water quality are also emerging. Drought - The next pandemic Recently, the United Nations warned that drought is a hidden global crisis that could become the next pandemic. Droughts are often caused by human activities like large-scale deforestation, soil degradation, over-pumping, and unsustainable water use. Some estimates say that up to 20 per cent of the world's groundwater wells may dry up, leaving billions without freshwater. The water crisis in India India has almost 16 per cent of the world's population, but only 4 per cent of the world's freshwater resources. Of that, fewer than half have access to safe drinking water. Also read | Overpopulation and human greed, the two enemies of biodiversity Experts estimate that nearly 70 per cent of the country's water resources are contaminated and many major rivers are heavily polluted. Besides polluted rivers, India is also the world's largest consumer of groundwater; the depletion of this resource may lead to a reduction in farm output of up to 20 per cent by 2025. Water recycling and reuse have been identified as the most practical solution to India's water crisis. Utilising water-saving techniques can go a long way toward helping the country prevent water shortages in the future. Watch | Billions are at risk of water scarcity, says UN The global water crisis can be alleviated in a number of ways, including reducing corporate water consumption, addressing increasing water pollution, battling climate change, developing new technologies for treating water resources, and stabilising the human population. The world must awaken before it is too late. The need to adopt sustainable practices and stabilise the human population cannot be understated. These measures are vital to preserving our water resources and maintaining access to freshwater for generations to come.

'Water is life': Global water crisis threatens life on planet

The World Water Day initiative is part of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) set by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), in the year 2015.

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As Chennai reels under the searing heat, the water crisis that is getting worse by the day is only making the impact more severe. Now, large IT parks and office complexes that house several thousands of employees are forced to take measures to bring down water consumption to a bare minimum.

Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR), otherwise known as Rajiv Gandhi Salai, is Chennai’s IT capital with hundreds of large IT parks and tech firms dotting the stretch. Lakhs of employees contributing to information technology and information technology-enabled service sector work in this line.

But with the capability to house more and more employees in workspaces comes the requirement of copious amounts of water supply for keeping the air-conditioning plants and other facilities round-the-clock.

IT firms are exploring and implementing a range of measures to help tide over the current crisis. They include using disposable plates in the cafeteria, procuring packaged drinking water, closure of non-critical washrooms and toilets, restricted availability of water in wash basins among others.&nbsp;

Some firms are shifting to Air cooled chillers from water cooled chillers, closing down the gym and arena in order to reduce water consumption by the cooling plant.

Speaking to WION, Sowmya, an employee with a firm in Sholinganallur said, “recycled water is being used for flushing toilets and watering the plants, additional equipment has been installed in every tap to restrict the water flow and all restrooms are fitted with these”.&nbsp;

Besides these measures, the company has also been sending weekly awareness emails informing about the current crisis and providing conservation tips, she added.

“Wash basins where we wash our utensils after lunch in the cafeteria have been closed, only the hand wash is open and that too with a restricted flow” Krupa Ranjani an employee working in ELCOT SEZ told WION.

Rahul Pareek who works for a firm in Kandanchavady said, “the new floor that was inaugurated at our premises uses automatic taps. Even on existing taps, the water flow has been decreased to ensure judicious use”.

Though Chennai has endured and overcome the peak summer heat all-though May, there seems to be no let up in the temperature in June with mercury hovering around 41 C. With wells, reservoirs and water sources in the vicinity of the city drying up, options are running out and all that the city can do is to hope for rains.

As Chennai reels under the searing heat, the water crisis that is getting worse by the day is only making the impact more severe. Now, large IT parks and office complexes that house several thousands of employees are forced to take measures to bring down water consumption to a bare minimum.

As Chennai reels under the searing heat, the water crisis that is getting worse by the day is only making the impact more severe. Now, large IT parks and office complexes that house several thousands of employees are forced to take measures to bring down water consumption to a bare minimum. Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR), otherwise known as Rajiv Gandhi Salai, is Chennai’s IT capital with hundreds of large IT parks and tech firms dotting the stretch. Lakhs of employees contributing to information technology and information technology-enabled service sector work in this line. But with the capability to house more and more employees in workspaces comes the requirement of copious amounts of water supply for keeping the air-conditioning plants and other facilities round-the-clock. IT firms are exploring and implementing a range of measures to help tide over the current crisis. They include using disposable plates in the cafeteria, procuring packaged drinking water, closure of non-critical washrooms and toilets, restricted availability of water in wash basins among others. Some firms are shifting to Air cooled chillers from water cooled chillers, closing down the gym and arena in order to reduce water consumption by the cooling plant. Speaking to WION, Sowmya, an employee with a firm in Sholinganallur said, “recycled water is being used for flushing toilets and watering the plants, additional equipment has been installed in every tap to restrict the water flow and all restrooms are fitted with these”. Besides these measures, the company has also been sending weekly awareness emails informing about the current crisis and providing conservation tips, she added. “Wash basins where we wash our utensils after lunch in the cafeteria have been closed, only the hand wash is open and that too with a restricted flow” Krupa Ranjani an employee working in ELCOT SEZ told WION. Rahul Pareek who works for a firm in Kandanchavady said, “the new floor that was inaugurated at our premises uses automatic taps. Even on existing taps, the water flow has been decreased to ensure judicious use”. Though Chennai has endured and overcome the peak summer heat all-though May, there seems to be no let up in the temperature in June with mercury hovering around 41 C. With wells, reservoirs and water sources in the vicinity of the city drying up, options are running out and all that the city can do is to hope for rains.

Companies along Chennai’s IT corridor ratchet up measures to reduce water consumption amid severe shortage

Congress president Rahul Gandhi today flagged off the Vrukshathon, the annual marathon to promote the environment, water and tree conservation, here.

Sporting a yellow T-shirt, hundreds of people from all walks of life descended at the entrance of Gol Gumbaz, a 17th century mausoleum for Sultan Mohammed Adil Shah, the 7th ruler of Adil Shahi dynasty and head of Bijapur sultanate, to take part in the run.

Amid unprecedented security, Gandhi arrived at Gol Gumbaz with water resource minister M B Patil and Congress general secretary and Karnataka in-charge, K C Venugopal, and shook hands with some among the cheering crowd.

After flagging off the marathon, he ran a few metres with the participants.

Gandhi is on a three-day tour of the northern districts of poll-bound Karnataka.

Gandhi is on a three-day tour of the northern districts of poll-bound Karnataka

Congress president Rahul Gandhi today flagged off the Vrukshathon, the annual marathon to promote the environment, water and tree conservation, here. Sporting a yellow T-shirt, hundreds of people from all walks of life descended at the entrance of Gol Gumbaz, a 17th century mausoleum for Sultan Mohammed Adil Shah, the 7th ruler of Adil Shahi dynasty and head of Bijapur sultanate, to take part in the run. Amid unprecedented security, Gandhi arrived at Gol Gumbaz with water resource minister M B Patil and Congress general secretary and Karnataka in-charge, K C Venugopal, and shook hands with some among the cheering crowd. After flagging off the marathon, he ran a few metres with the participants. Gandhi is on a three-day tour of the northern districts of poll-bound Karnataka.

Rahul flags off Vrukshathon in Vijayapura

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