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Written by: JK Monitor News Network

Category: ENVIRONMENT

Published: 05 June 2022

JAMMU: NSS Units of  Padma Shri Padma Sachdev Government P.G. College for Women Gandhi Nagar, Jammu  celebrated World Environment Day 2022 by organising poster making on the theme - ‘’ Only One Earth’’ and Plantation of Saplings by NSS Volunteers. A total of 85 students participated in the event and gave message to protect our earth in their posters. They also focused to keep and maintain our local bodies clean by not using polythene bags and by planting more green and shady trees.

NSS volunteers spread their message in posters to save the planet by planting trees, by keeping water bodies clean. In the second day of the event NSS volunteers planted Saplings in their homes and localities and spread a message that we should plant more trees to keep our planet and environment green. Prof. Mala Bhasin, NSS Programme Officer (Unit-1) appreciated and encourage students to take part in such activities. Dr. Monika Hans, NSS Programme Officer (Unit-2). She threw light on the importance to keep earth green. Prof. Minu Mahajan, the Principal of the College appreciated the efforts of NSS PO’S and Volunteers for organising this event.

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• Bicycle rally, plantation, cleanliness drives mark the day

RAJOURI: A series of activities including Bicycle rally, plantation and cleanliness drives today marked the World Environment Day in Rajouri. The day was celebrated under the overall supervision of the Deputy Commissioner, Vikas Kundal with the theme, 'Only One Earth.' World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 every year to raise awareness about degrading environmental conditions and to encourage people globally to take positive environmental actions, to help create a better future.

A plantation and cleanliness drive was also carried out on the occasion. Deputy Commissioner participated in cleanliness drive and also planted a sapling. The whole programme was organised by forest department under supervision of Conservator Rajouri in which AD FPF and Ranger Rajouri led the field staff drive.

Addressing the event, the DC said that the day is celebrated to raise an awareness that the world is facing the problems such as air pollution, plastic pollution, global warming and sea level increasing day by day. He reiterated that the need of the time is to make collective efforts to solve these problems.

The DC also said that the efforts of the District Administration towards conserving the environment through cleanliness and plantation drives will also motivate the local communities to protect the environment and leave it in a better condition for our future generation.

Stressing on the need of realizing the importance of respecting and protecting our tree's wealth, the DC also appealed to the public to participate in the plantation drive so that a good number of trees are planted to maintain the green environment in the entire district which is important for a healthy society and also to avoid diseases.

He also urged the people to take up tree plantation drives, using the leftover stalks as fodder, reduce use of plastic and take other similar measures to protect the environment. The DC also said that the trees increase the green cover of the district and also prove helpful in mitigating the ill effects of climate change and global warming.

While enumerating the ill effects of single use plastic on health and environment, he also urged the public to shun the use of single-use plastic and go for the eco-friendly alternatives to polythene to protect the environment and rivers.

Earlier, the Deputy Commissioner also flagged off a bicycle rally organised by Department of youth services and sports department. Conservator Forest, Vivek Verma; DO PCB, Anupam Koul and officials of the Wild Life Department were present during the event. The rally was flagged off to educate the public that bicycle is also a good mode of transportation and is also pollution free. Similar programmes were also held across the district.

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UDHAMPUR: Like other parts of the country today World Environment Day was also celebrated with enthusiasm and gaiety under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur Krittika Jyotsna across the District Udhampur. On the eve of World- Environment Day and in recognition of the value and benefits the environment provides, A plantation drive and cleanliness drives were carried-out at various locations of the district in which students and staff members of the schools/colleges participated.

 The DC stated that there was a need of awareness among all the stakeholders of society and environment could be protected by the collective efforts of each and every members of the society.  She said that the main objective of celebrating Environment Day was to make younger generation more sensitize towards environmental protection.

The DC added that it is prime concern for all of us that we should keep our environment clean & green. It is pertinent to mention here that our small efforts can save & protect the environment and ultimately contribute to its beautification and glorification of our planet, it is our prime duty which we have to perform to save and protect the planet blue.

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REASI: Under the able aegis of NALSA and as per the Action Plan issued by the J&K Legal Services Authority (JKLSA) for the month of May, 2022 and also under the able guidance and supervision of Mr. R.N.Watal, Chairman, District Legal Services Authority, Reasi, District Legal Services Authority, Reasi today organised an awareness program for the students of Gurukul Higher Secondary School, Reasi to mark the observance of “World Environment Day"  under the theme (2022) “ Only One Earth” Mr. Jugal Kishore, Teacher Government High School, Chinka and Panel Advocate Shalinder Bardawaj were the resource persons.

Jugal Kishore highlighted the importance of this day and also dwelled upon the solutions to preserve environment whereas Panel Advocate Shalinder Bardawaj deliberated upon the working of District Legal Services Authority, Reasi. Principal Gurukul Higher Secondary  School also spoke on the occasion and Panel Advocate M.S.Mir conducted the proceedings of the program.

The awareness program was attended by Principal, Faculty members and students of the Gurukul Higher Secondary School, Reasi. The objective of organizing this awareness camp was to raise awareness among the students about what is the importance of Environment and to increase understanding about the different Environmental issues. At the end of the program a pledge was also taken by all the participants that they will live their life on the earth in a manner that contributes to sustaining nature for future visitors.

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• Series of activities organised to mark the day

DODA: To mark the "World Environment Day" celebrations across the District Doda, series of events were organised by the various government offices and educational institutions of Doda, under the supervision of DDC Doda Vikas Sharma, with enthusiasm and zeal.

During the day plantation drives, cleanliness drives, paintings, debate competitions were witnessed in the educational institutions. Besides, as per the directions of CEO J&K and DEO Doda, various activities were carried out viz planting trees /kitchen gardening, in the lawns of polling booths, seminars/debates and cleanliness drive etc at various educational institute under the close supervision of Dy DEO Doda Akhter Hussain Qazi.

The key note speakers during the day long program generated awareness among the participants about the importance of the neat and clean environment and stressed to ensure cleanliness in their adjoining areas, besides also enlighten them about the challenges that are causing damages to the environment which in turn is directly related with overall human health.

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RAJOURI: President of Municipal Council Rajouri, Mohd Arief alongwith Bharat Bhushan, Vice President, EO Municipal Council Rajouri, Mohammad Yaqoob today launched a clean and green Rajouri campaign on World Environment Day. While speaking on the occasion, Mr. Arif said that it is a reminder that we must take good care of our surroundings and this is slogan of Prime Minister, which is being carried out on the ground in Rajouri town today with the help of sanitation workers and volunteers.

On the occasion, the President of Municipal Council Rajouri extended gratitude and best wishes to sanitation workers in honour of World Environment Day, which is being observed in Rajouri.

He also expressed gratitude to EO Municipal Council Rajouri Mohammad Yaqoob and sanitation workers for their continuous efforts in keeping Rajouri clean. During his media appearance President Municipal Council underlined his commitment to better sanitation and the scientific disposal of all types of daily garbage, he also mentioned the two Multi Recovery Facility (MRF) facilities where our polythene and kitchen garbage/wet waste are recycled on a daily basis.

He also congratulated the residents of Rajouri District and the Rajouri Town sanitation employees. Bharat Bushan Vaid, Vice President, Municipal Council Rajouri, spoke at the event and complimented the Municipal Council Rajouri's efforts to realise the clean and green Rajouri objective. He also stressed the significance of environmental protection, promising to keep Rajouri clean and green. Others who were present on the occasion were Baou Ram; Sanitation Supervisor, Lal Hussain; Sanitation Supervisor Imtayaz Hussain; Supervisor Deepak Kumar and many others.

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REASI: Government Degree College Pouni under the aegis of Azdi ka Amrit Mahotsav organised series of events in continuation with yesterday's Poster-making competition on the occasion of World Environment Day. A Quiz competition and Cleanliness drive was held under the patronship of Prof. Rajni Bhagat, GDC Pouni.     

 "Living Sustainably in Harmony with Nature," Department of Environmental Science in collaboration with NSS and Red Ribbon Club organised quiz competition and cleanliness drive with special focus on the plastic waste. These activities offer opportunities for students to learn the values of teamwork, individual and group responsibility, competition, diversity, and a sense of culture and community. Such activities provide a channel for reinforcing the lessons learned in the classroom, offering students the opportunity to apply academic skills in a real-world context, and are thus considered part of a well-rounded education.

Keeping in mind the theme, "Only one Earth," a large number of students came forward for the quiz competition and cleanliness drive. More than 100 participants attempted the quiz, consisting of students and Professors, and e-certificates were issued to those who secured more than 75 marks. Cleanliness drive was started from 8 am in the morning.

Whereas Dr. Prem Singh, HOD Political Science, Prof. Balbir kumar, NSS Convener and HOD Economics, Prof. U S Liza, RRC Convener and HOD English, and Prof. Bindu Sharma, HOD Environment Science supervised and conducted the series of events on the World Environment Day.

These active members of the committee also asked all other department heads to ensure that surroundings are neat and clean and plastic free. Esteemed Principal, Prof. Rajni Bhagat welcomed the efforts of the students and Professors who tried their best not only in creating awareness but actually executing the thought of keeping the environment plastic free into deeds.

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RAMBAN: Like other districts of the UT of Jammu & Kashmir, the District Administration Ramban today celebrated World Environment Day, 2022 across the district to raise awareness and describe the importance of Mother Nature by planting trees, besides conducting other awareness activities.

On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, Mussarat Islam along with ACD, Zameer Ahmed Rishu, CPO, Dr. Kasturi Lal, Deputy District Election Officer, Lal Chand,   CHO, Anil Gorkha launched a plantation drive which was organized by the Election Department in collaboration with Horticulture Department in the premises of District Administrative Complex, Maitra.

Later, the Deputy Commissioner also visited Advanced Centre for Horticulture Development   (ACHD) Farm Govidpora, Ramban and took a brief appraisal about plantation and other environment friendly activities going on there.

While appreciating Election, Horticulture, Education and different wings of the Forest Department for organizing informative events on World Environment Day, the Deputy Commissioner directed CHO to focus on enhancement of green cover on available land to strengthen the environment.

 At the Division Forest office, Ramban, the plantation drive and awareness programme was held in which DFO Ramban Dr Rajan Singh, ward members and members of civil society participated. Similar plantation drive and awareness programmes were also held by forest, education, and health departments at Gool, Sangaldan, Dedha and Banihal.