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JAMMU: In endeavour to boost tourism in the Patnitop tourism circuit, Patnitop Development Authority organised an adventure trek up to Shivgarh Dhar. The trip was organised in collaboration with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, as part of the Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav in which 50 persons from different parts of the country participated.
Dr Sunil Gupta, DIG Doda Kishtwar Ramban Range; Nagendra Singh Jamwal, Registrar SMVDU and Thakur Sher Singh, CEO PDA, flagged off the expedition at Padora meadows.
The trek was followed by a ‘Cleanliness and Sanitation Drive’ on the occasion of World Environment Day, and in line with 'Carry the Trash Back', and 'Clean Patnitop Green Patnitop' initiatives. Teams of PDA and J&K Police cleaned the area and also sensitised tourists to help keep it clean. Announcing a few measures, Dr Sunil said that ban on open air cooking in meadows or roads by tourists would be ensured and regular cleanliness drives would be held.
"With such events, we are trying to bring more wonderful destinations on the tourism map from Patnitop tourism circuit, let more people learn and experience them, and maintain cleanliness and sensitive ecosystem of the region," said CEO PDA.
JAMMU: The NSS Unit of the Government College of Education Jammu participated in the Plantation Drive conducted by the Jammu Municipal Corporation on the World Environment Day. Besides planting saplings, the NSS volunteers also sensitised people about the importance of protecting the environment.
The NSS Unit in collaboration with Nature’s Club also conducted painting competition and slogan writing 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. 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.
UDHAMPUR: On the occasion of World Environment Day, Pollution Control Committee Udhampur organised ‘anti polythene drive’ in Udhampur town today. Shopkeepers and general public were educated about hazards of polythene and others plastic products. Polytene bags were also recovered and replaced with cloth-bags during the event.
UDHAMPUR: Under ‘Puneet Sagar Abhiyan’, NCC Cadets of 1 J&K Girls Battalion of Government College for Women Udhampur conducted cleanliness drive at Holi Devika River.
The NCC cadets encouraged the public to maintain cleanliness and regarding harmful effects of dumping garbage in water bodies. Udhampur Municipality also extended cooperation in the drive.
The drive was organised under patronage of Principal GDC Dr Monika Sharma and supervision of Associate NCC Officer Prof Shallu Jasrotia. From Department of Music, GCW Udhampur, HoD Dr Seema Sharma and Associate Professors, Dr Sanjay Kumar and Yash Kumar also contributed in the event.
JAMMU: District Legal Services Authority Udhampur in collaboration with District Forest Office Udhampur celebrated World Environment Day at Government Boys’ Degree College Udhampur today. The celebrations were made under Supervision of Secretary District Legal Services Authority, Udhampur, Rajni Sharma,
The programme started with a plantation drive by Secretary DLSA and DFO Udhampur, Shaweta Jandial in which saplings were planted in the college campus. Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest Secretary DLSA Udhampur, Rajni Sharma elaborated on the theme of the day ‘Only One Earth’.
Chief Patron and Principal GDC Udhampur, Professor Dr Ramesh Kumar Gupta; HoD Botany, Professor Romesh Kumar Atri; Panel Lawyers Adv Pawan Gupta and Adv Akhil Dubey and NCC 2 J&K Girls Battalion among others were also part of the plantation drive.
UDHAMPUR: As a part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the NCC Cadets of 2nd J&K NCC Girls Battalion Government College for Women Udhampur organised a Bicycle Rally at Udhampur. The aim of the event was to promote healthy habit of cycling and to reduce carbon footprint of individuals. Principal GCW, Prof Monika Sharma, congratulated Lt Kamal Deep Kaur and the cadets for the initiative.
UDHAMPUR: Surinsar-Mansar Development Authority in collaboration with Directorate of Tourism, Jammu and Wild Life Department today celebrated World Environment Day at Surinsar and Mansar Lakes by conducting of cleanliness and plantation drives.
At Surinsar, CEO Surinsar-Mansar Development Authority Dr Gurvinderjeet Singh; Sarpanch Surinsar, Bodh Raj, Range Officer of Wildlife Department & Wg Cdr Kamal Singh Oberoi of Tawi Adventures, Jammu with other staff members of the different Departments also participated in the World Environment Day celebrations.
At Mansar, CEO Surinsar-Mansar Development Authority Dr. Gurvinderjeet Singh, Dr Rajesh Raina, Tourist Officer Samba–Kathua, Madan Gopal Samyal; AEE Surinsar-Mansar Development Authority, Amit Sharma, President Youth Club Mansar among Panchs and other officials participated in the celebrations.
RAMBAN: As per a report issued by the District Immunisation Officer, Dr Suresh, Health Department administered Covid vaccine to 20 persons in the district today. Continuing the enforcement drive to implement Covid protocol across the district, enforcement teams fined scores of violators for roaming without wearing face masks and not maintaining physical distance. Enforcement officers urged the people to wear face masks and maintain physical distance besides taking Covid vaccine at their nearest vaccination centres.
REASI: Eco club, NSS and NCC unit of Government General Zorawar Singh Memorial Degree College, Reasi celebrated World Environment Day from June 1, 2022 to June 5, 2022. The Day is celebrated every year on 5th of June to raise global awareness towards deteriorating environmental conditions and to encourage masses globally to take positive environmental action to help in protecting nature and the planet earth. It is the day that reminds everyone to get involved in environment friendly activities. Keeping this aim in view, an array of activities were organized to sensitize the young minds of GGZSMC.
On 1st June event was started with an introductory lecture by Prof Upasna (Convener of Eco club) with an objective to spread awareness among students about environmental issues like overpopulation, pollution, global warming and unsustainable consumption of resources. Principal of the college, Dr. Chander Shekhar said that the objective behind celebration of Environment Day is to make young generation more sensitive towards protection of environment, by promoting the message of sustainable living to protect and restore the planet earth. Keeping in line with the theme, a Pledge was taken by college faculty and students, to protect the mother Earth by reducing the use of Plastic in their lives. The pledge was led by Prof. Palvinder Kumari, the NSS PO. She also encouraged the volunteers to reuse, refuse, and reduce plastic products for sustainable living.
As a prequel to the celebrations, Slogan Writing and Poster making competition was conducted on 2nd of June with the theme of this year: ‘Only one Earth'. In this competition, Neena Kumari , Priya Lakhnotra and Sonali Atri bagged first, second and third position respectively.
In slogan writing competition, Divya Rani secured the first position. Nighat Akhter and Sharda Devi secured second and third position respectively. The competitions were judged by Prof. Anchal Raj, Dr. Reena Rani, Dr. Chaman Atri and Prof. Rekha Gupta. Principal of the college appreciated and encouraged the students for their participation in such events.
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