Speaking on the occasion, another member Bina Gonsalves said that the aim of the walkathon was to create awareness among the citizens of Mangalore about the depleting environment. Keeping in mind the sparse amount of rainfall that the district has received, the theme of this walkathon is 'Save Our Earth'. All the proceeds will go towards the construction of a public toilet for women. It will be an electronic toilet, where the flush would be electronically controlled, she said.
There have been examples of such electronic toilets constructed in Kerala. This proposed one will be the first in the city, and will be constructed in a high usage area such a bus stand, she said.
“This is the second time we are conducting the walkathon. The one held last year had seen the participation of around 160 students. This year we have approached around 30- 40 schools, to gain as much participation as possible”, she said.
The organising committee would hold their Annual Parents' Day Awareness programme on August 11 at 5.30 p.m. at St. Agnes College Auditorium, Mangalore, to propagate their message, she added.
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