Chennai : On the occasion of National Pollution Control Day, SIMATS School of Engineering (SSE) organised various awareness programmes for pollution control. A press release said that over 5000 participants attended the event, including Deans, Professors, and Students from SIMATS School of Engineering.The event began with a tree planting drive organised by N M Veeraiyan, SIMATS’ Chancellor.”Over 300 nativity saplings on that day, contributing to environmental wellness. The chancellor then flagged off and began the Human Chain from SIMATS Main Entrance to Chettipedu Bus Stand, as well as the Cycle Rally from SIMATS Main Entrance to Ukkottai Village. SIMATS School of Engineering’s National Social Service (NSS) and National Cadet Corps (NCC) units also actively participated in raising pollution awareness,” the release added.Ramya Deepak, Director of SSE, and Ramesh, Principal of SSE, encouraged and organized the entire event, making these events attain its goal.