Watch: These eco-friendly polling booths in Tamil Nadu are made from coconut, bamboo leaves

Signage is made from handwritten cloth banners, avoiding the use of flexible materials.

A recent video of Indian Administrative Service officer Supriya Sahu has gone viral. The clip showcases a unique ‘green polling station’ in Tirupattur district of Tamil Nadu. This innovative booth, the result of a collaboration between regional collectors and volunteers from the Tennessee Climate Change Mission, highlights the state’s commitment to sustainability.

There are about 10 of these eco-friendly stalls in total, with shades and decorations made of natural materials, which is refreshing and a reflection of environmental awareness.

These unique polling stations cleverly utilize coconut and bamboo leaves to create cool, natural shade. Bananas and palm fronds added a touch of local tradition and a warm welcome, making the voting experience both environmentally friendly and culturally significant.

Additionally, signage at these booths is made from hand-written cloth banners rather than flexible materials, promoting sustainability and minimizing plastic waste.

See the video here:

This is a Green Polling Station in Tirupattur District, TN, set up by the District Collector and our Young Green Fellows working under TN Climate Change Mission. About 10 such stalls have been set up across the state. To beat the heat, coconut and bamboo leaves are used… pic.twitter.com/yDaSO09AsC

— Supriya Sahu IAS (@supriyasahuias) April 19, 2024

Since being posted, the video has been viewed over 43,000 times on X and received numerous comments.

“The polling station in Tirupattur is very beautiful and vibrant; the palm fronds and banana leaves are a flourish of tropical green and a good welcome sign to be admired. On a hot day it can be relaxing to see .Tennessee’s climate change mission deserves admiration,” one user wrote on X.

Another user commented: “I really appreciate whoever made this for people over the summer.”

“Awesome. The green roofs advocated by the Green TN Climate Change Mission where voters stand under the scorching sun should be implemented across India to increase turnout,” wrote a third user.