Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 5: Different organizations here today celebrated World Environment Day by organizing different programmes.
On World Environment Day, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra started a plantation drive for 2022 season which was inaugurated by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) Ravindra Kumar Sinha (Padma Shri) along with Navneet Singh, Additional Chief Executive Officer, SMVD Shrine Board. Plants like Pipal, Neem, Palash, Amla, Ashok, Loquat, Kaut, Bela etc were planted by dignitaries present on the occasion.
World Environment Day-2022 was celebrated by the Environmental Sciences, Centre for Biodiversity Studies, BGSB University, Rajouri. This year’s theme is ‘Only One Earth’ and a symposium on the theme was organized to celebrate the event in which the staff, scholars and students participated.
Under Jigyasa, a flagship programme, the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), as part of celebration of World Environment Day organized a painting competition for the school children at Regional Research Laboratory High School, Jammu on the theme ‘One Earth’.
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Meanwhile, CSIR-IIIM, Jammu commemorated World Environment Day-2022 at its Field Station in Pulwama under the patronage of Dr. D. Srinivasa Reddy, Director, CSIR IIIM Jammu. Dr. Raihana Habib Kanth, Dean Faculty of Agriculture, Wadura, SKUAST-K was the chief guest and inaugurated the programme. Dr. Iqra Farooq informed the participants about the importance of World Environment Day starting with the slogan for this year ‘Only One Earth’.
The Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu celebrated World Environment Day at Institutional Complex, Channi Himmat. A seminar on the theme ‘Only One Earth’ was organized in which a large number of engineers, scholars, academicians, environment lovers, and members of the civil society participated. Lal Chand, Chairman, JK Environment Impact Assessment Authority was the chief guest and Dr. Sanjay Khar, FIE Chairman, IEI, Jammu Centre presided over the function and apprised the audience about the theme.
The Institution of Engineers (India), J&K State Centre, Srinagar in collaboration with Government College of Engineering and Technology, Safapora Ganderbal and SSM College of Engineering, Parihaspora, Pattan organized a one day seminar to observe World Environment Day.
Recently formed Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) – J&K Chapter organized a seminar on World Environment Day with focus on making smart cities. The event focused on a very critical issue being faced in every corner of the world regarding how to save our environment. On this occasion chief guest was Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu while Hitesh Gupta, Additional CEO, Jammu Smart City Ltd was guest of honour and Rahul Sahai, Chairman PHDCCI-Jammu and Kuldeep Gupta, Co-Chair PHDCCI-Jammu; Jit Kumar Gupta, former advisor, Punjab Urban Development Authority and Prof. (Dr.) Virendra Kumar Paul, Head Department of Building Engineering and Management, SPA Delhi delivered keynote speech and gave insight on the making of smart cities with a concept of sustainable approach.
The NSS Unit of the Government College of Education (GCOE) Jammu participated in the Plantation Drive conducted by the Jammu Municipal Corporation on the World Environment Day. Besides planting saplings of various varieties of trees, the NSS volunteers also guided the people about the importance of protecting the environment at a time when it is under tremendous stress because of varied reasons.
The NSS Unit in collaboration with Nature’s Club also conducted painting and slogan writing competitions under the guidance of Principal Dr Kulvinder Kour and supervision of NSS Programme Officer Dr Shubhra Jamwal and Convener Nature’s Club Dr Shalini Sharma.
The NSS Unit of Govt. M.A.M College Jammu, under the patronage of (Prof.) Dr. G.S Rakwal celebrated World Environment Day by organizing a two day activity in which volunteers showcased their innovation by creating handmade paper bags and placards. An environmental rally was also organized by NSS volunteers.
A large number of students participated in the competition. Prof Shapia Shameem, Prof Sarita Dogra, Prof Seema Kumari and Prof Neeraj Verma also graced the occasion.
To celebrate World Environment Day, three day awareness programme on theme ‘Only One Earth’ concluded at GDC Marh. Principal, Prof. Aekta Gupta highlighted the need to save the soil and conserve the resources for sustainable living. An awareness rally on ‘Say No To Plastic’ was taken out in village Dhateryal.
Govt. Degree College Vijaypur celebrated World Environment Day 2022. Principal of the College, Prof. (Dr.) Sangeeta Sudan stressed upon the role of students in conservation of environment on scientific lines keeping in view the current environmental issues and concerns. Students of the College were motivated to plant at least one sapling or to take care of the existing plants on this particular day.
Department of Botany and NSS Unit of Govt. Degree College, R.S Pura celebrated World Environment Day under the theme ‘Only One Earth’ by organizing two day plantation drive under the guidance of Prof. Sunil Uppal, Principal of the College and under the supervision of Prof. Bindu Kumari HoD, Botany and NSS Program Officer.
On World Environment Day, NSS units of GDC Kathua organized a plantation drive in which volunteers planted saplings in their localities to support this campaign ‘Save Earth Save Environment’.
Government Degree College, Basohli celebrated World Environment Day by organizing poster making competition and awareness campaign in Basohli town.
The events were organized under the patronage of Dr. Nidhi Kotwal, Principal of the College.
On World Environment Day, NSS unit of GDC Mahanpur organized a slogan writing competition under the theme ‘Only One Earth’. The activity was organized under the patronage of Principal, Dr. Rakesh Kumar Kaul who emphasized that World Environment Day has been a platform for raising awareness on environmental issues such as marine pollution, overpopulation, global warming, sustainable consumption and wildlife crime.
Different activities to spread awareness regarding environment conservation were held on World Environment Day at Govt Degree College (Boys) Udhampur. Rajni Sharma, Sub Judge and Secretary, District Legal Services Authority Udhampur was the chief guest on the occasion while Shaweta Jandial, Divisional Forest Officer Udhampur was guest of honour and the activities were carried out under the patronage of Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Romesh Kr. Gupta.
These activities included intra-college symposium, poster making competition, legal expert lecture on environment related legislations, plantation drive and cleanliness drive to make the campus polythene free.
Meanwhile, NSS Unit of GDC Udhampur organized a symposium on topic ‘Sustainable Consumption and Wildlife Crime’ wherein volunteers shared their views on current global issue.
On World Environment Day, numerous activities were organized by SVEEP Cell, NSS & NCC Units of Govt. Degree College Ramnagar. Dr. Udhey Bhanu, Principal GDC Ramnagar showed concern for the environment and stressed safeguarding the natural ecosystem and biodiversity through education and participatory approaches.
Govt. Degree College Batote celebrated World Environment Day by organizing various activities. A poster making competition on theme ‘Only One Earth’ was held and an essay writing competition was also organized on the theme.
Govt Degree College Jourian celebrated World Environment Day through Zoom meeting. Principal of the College, Prof. Kuldeep Raj Sharma in his inaugural address stressed upon preserving the ecology for maintaining ecological balance.
On World Environment Day, GDC Dudu Basantgarh organized an online inter college poster making competition on theme ‘Only One Earth’ under the supervision of Principal GDC, Dr. Bhavnaish Chand.
Unit (07) Bhaderwah and Kishtwar Campuses celebrated World Environment Day at Bhaderwah Campus, University of Jammu under the patronage of Prof. Rahul Gupta, Rector Bhaderwah Campus. NSS volunteers displayed the posters made by them on the theme ‘Only One Earth’. This was followed by watering of plants inside the premises of the Campus.
World Environment Day was celebrated by School Education Department, District Udhampur by implementing SVEEP Plan in consonance with World Environment Day as per the directions of District Election Officer. Chief Education Officer Udhampur, Arvin Kumar Koul said that all the school organized various activities on this day which included SVEEP rally, debates, quiz competition etc.
In a grand function, BSF School Jammu, under the banner of BWWA celebrated World Environment Day with zest and zeal. On this occasion Principal Dr. S.K Shukla made students aware about the importance of tree plantation and stressed it as a moral duty of every individual to plant trees.
On World Environment Day, Bhartiya Vidya Mandir High School Udhampur Nainsu held plantation drive by dignitaries including Mukesh Kumar, Vikas and Principal, Renu Sharma and along with teachers and students of the School.
Govt Model Girls HSS Mendhar in collaboration with Horticulture Department celebrated World Environment Day and a symposium was organized in this regard.
Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) celebrated World Environment Day at Green Belt Park, Gandhi Nagar by organizing a plantation drive which started with cleanliness pledge by Secretary JMC to spread the message of general hygiene practices and cleanliness.
Deputy Mayor JMC conveyed a message to the youth and local citizens to protect the Mother Earth by planting trees every week. Volunteers from Environmental Club of KC Public School, students and staff from Delhi Public School, NSS volunteers from GCOE, SPMR College of Commerce & School of Sciences also came forward to spread message of cleanliness among masses along with volunteers from DISHA & IPCA.
Dulhasti Power Station NHPC celebrated World Environment Day-2022 with full enthusiasm by giving the message of environmental protection and following social distancing norms related to COVID-19. A tree plantation programme was organized. M.K Singh, Group General Manager (In-Charge), Dulhasti Power Station and his wife Kavita Singh inaugurated the programme by planting saplings. Thereafter, Mithilesh Dinkar, General Manager (Electrical) along with other senior officers planted saplings of fruit bearing and deodar trees.
On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Group of Concerned Citizens (GCC) J&K expressed grave concern over the deteriorating environment situation in J&K. In a statement GCC took serious note of the gradual depletion of dense forest cover, continued conversion of forest land for non-forest purposes even with government permission, degradation of soil and land resources, depletion and degradation of water bodies like rivers, lakes and wetlands, rapid conversion of agriculture land for non-agriculture purposes, indiscriminate and unauthorized construction on agriculture lands, inadequate solid waste management, widespread use of plastic and non-biodegradable materials. The GCC made a fervent appeal to general public in J&K to exercise maximum restraint in the use of land and water resources and desist from making encroachments on water bodies. A handout stated that GCC strongly believes that if appropriate and urgent steps are not taken immediately and if the general public continued to show insensitivity towards the deteriorating environment situation, there is likelihood of severe impact on climate, ecology and biodiversity of J&K which in turn will adversely impact the agriculture, horticulture and tourism based economy of J&K. GCC has urged the administration—the Deputy Commissioners, Divisional Commissioners, heads of District Dev Boards, municipal bodies and other concerned officers to exercise their administrative powers under the relevant laws and rules for the protection of land and water resources and help create public awareness and involvement in the cause of ecology and environment. The GCC cautioned that any extra burden on already fragile ecology due to increased population pressure or uncontrolled round the year tourist inflow is bound to result in more adverse consequences. It has also sought personal intervention of J&K LG and his administration to take cognizance of the overall environmental situation and initiate measures to arrest the continued drift.
World environment Day was celebrated in Ward number 53 in a park adopted by Dr. Mitali. On this occasion children from slums were made aware of the need of clean and green environment. Children took a pledge for keeping their environment clean and planting more plants. They also pledged to make India clean and green and planted saplings and pledged that they would water the saplings planted by them. It was also mentioned that Municipal Councillor, Jyoti Devi encouraged such activities from time to time and the refreshment was distributed by Prof. Vijay Luxmi and Nidhi Arora.
On World Environment Day, Shiv Sena J&K chief, Manish Sahni planted saplings at Hotel Anutham in Jammu along with hotel staff.
Chadwal Panchayat in association with Yogi Bawa Committee and Nehru Yuva Kendra organized a running competition with message ‘Run to Save Environment, Health; Stay Away From Drugs’. More than 70 participants from all walks of life took part in the competition flagged off by SDPO Border Pankaj Sudan and Sarpanch Chadwal, Seemant Sharma.
Aadarsh Bhartiya Samaj (ABS), a social volunteer organization organized different activities on World Environment Day under the guidance of Col. (Retd) R.K Sharma, chairman and S. Daljeet Singh, president of ABS. Peepal saplings were planted on the occasion.
Sunderbani Forest Range celebrated World Environment Day at Dharpur Mandir by planting Peepal trees in temple complex and by organizing a cleanliness drive to make the environment polythene free. Rakesh Verma, Range Officer Sunderbani conducted the drive under supervision of Vivek Verma, Conservator of Forests West Circle Rajouri and Neelima Shah, DFO Nowshera.
Rashtriya Rifles Battalion under the aegis of Headquarter Counter Insurgency Force (ROMEO) celebrated World Environment Day at Kulali, Hil Kaka and Daraba. The event was aimed to raise awareness among the people to protect the environment by discussing various problems regarding prevailing issues of environment pollution, drastic climatic changes, greenhouse effect, global warming, illicit deforestation and wildlife crime.
Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan celebrated World Environment Day with great enthusiasm by organizing awareness programmes, slogan writing competitions and planting trees in all the Blocks. On this occasion, State Director J&K and Ladakh, Nisar Ahmad Butt said it is time for the people living on the earth to stop harming nature and polluting it further.
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