POONCH: Students of Poonch Campus shine in Poster and Debate competition on Mission LiFE organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Poonch. The theme of the Competition was "Say no to single use plastic" and "Waste to wealth". The Poster and debate competition is the part of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Government of India envisages to organize the activities for advocacy and awareness about mission LiFE and to mark the occasion of World Environment Day 2023
on 5th June and observance of International of Millets, 2023.
In Poster Competition Poonch Campus bagged all three positions. Miss Jyoti Sharma bagged 1st Position, Miss Shivali bagged 2nd Position while as 3rd Position was bagged by Mr. Chail Singh and Miss Sonia students of Poonch Campus In Debate Competition, Poonch Campus bagged 2nd and 3rd Position. Mr. Nitish Singh Pangotra bagged 2nd Position while as 3rd Position was bagged by Miss Simran Shan.
Prof. Rakesh Vaid Director Poonch Campus in his message Congratulated the winners and faculty of Poonch Campus. He also thanked the Head and officials of KVK Poonch. He mentioned in his message that numerous individuals are impacted by plastic bags, including the environment, animals and consumers.
Plastic bags have an impact on us since we all improperly dispose of them and are ignorant of the negative effects of utilising them. According to research, plastic doesn't disintegrate for 500–1,000 years, so the plastic we use won't disappear any time soon. The quantity of plastic bags we use is crucial since, after being thrown away, they will only accumulate and cause pollution, which is bad for the environment, he said.
Dr Ajay Gupta Senior Scientist and Head of KVK Poonch and Dr Muzafar Mir, Scientist Horticulture KVK Poonch, SKUAST-JAMMU while speaking on the occasion congratulated Poonch Campus for winning both Debate and Poster competition.
They also mentioned the widespread belief that climate change is primarily a political issue. This leads to the conclusion that only the government or international organisations should handle this crucial issue. Climate change is having an impact on people's surroundings, and in recent years, unanticipated disasters have been reported. This is amply demonstrating that climate change goes beyond only influencing individuals, families, and communities and all should do their part to protect the environment.
Dr Ajay Gupta informed that various activities including; Save Energy, Save Water, Adopt Sustainable healthy lifestyle, Reduce Waste, E-Waste, Plantation Drive, Say no to Single Use Plastic will be organized about mission LiFE from 20th May to 5th June 2023. Dr Rubia Bukhari Campus Officer Poonch Campus while speaking on the occasion thanked Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Poonch for organizing such events on a very important topic.
She further said that the launch of Mission LiFE in Gujrat by Hon'ble Prime Minister is significant as it was the first state in the country to initiate steps in the direction of renewable energy and climate protection. While speaking at the event that Dr Suraksha Chanotra Lecturer Poonch Campus, the concept encourages a green lifestyle that emphasises mindful and deliberate utilisation as opposed to mindless and wasteful consumption.
Winners were also facilitated by certificates and mementos. Dr. Mushtaq Guroo Farm Manager of KVK Poonch, Miss Kalpna Sudan, Miss Sumya Kapoor Faculty members from the Department of Sericulture and Students of Poonch Campus and other various educational institutions were present on the event.