SRINAGAR: The 'World Environment Day-2024' celebration organized by the P.G. Department of Environmental Science, SP College Srinagar, in collaboration with NSS, was a resounding success, epitomizing a collective commitment to environmental stewardship. Dr. Suhaib A. Bandh, Assistant Professor Department of Environmental Science, delivered a stimulating lecture on the paramount theme "Land Degradation, Desertification, and Drought Resilience."
The event presided over by Prof. Ghulam Jeelani Qureshi, principal of the college, garnered notable attendance, with distinguished guests including Prof. P.S. Manhas of GGM Science College Jammu, and Dr. G.M. Bhat of SKUAST-K, enriching the intellectual discourse with their expertise and speeches. Attended by a multitude of students, the lecture provided a comprehensive exploration of pressing environmental challenges and mitigation strategies.
A touching manifestation of this commitment was the plantation drive, meticulously coordinated by the principal, guests, faculty members, and students. The planting of approximately 200 saplings, encompassing a diverse array of species such as Pinus wallichiana, Cupressus, Cedrus deodara, and Ginko Biloba, symbolized a tangible investment in ecosystem restoration and biodiversity conservation.
This multifaceted event not only facilitated knowledge dissemination but also underscored the imperative for concerted action in safeguarding our planet for future generations, encapsulating the ethos of environmental responsibility embraced by the academic community at SP College Srinagar.