Fri Mar 07 17:15:21 UTC 2025: ## The Hindu Celebrates Maneed Panchayat’s Waste-Free Status
**KOCHI, March 7, 2025** – The Hindu newspaper was recognized for its participation in a successful waste-free campaign in the Maneed panchayat, which achieved “waste-free local body” status on Friday. The achievement was announced by T.V. Anupama, Special Secretary of the Department of Local Self Government, who stressed the importance of maintaining the initiative’s sustainability. District Collector N.S.K. Umesh presented awards to organizations that contributed to the project’s success. Paul Varghese, president of the Maneed grama panchayat, presided over the ceremony. The Hindu’s involvement highlights the newspaper’s commitment to environmental initiatives.
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