JAMMU: To commemorate the Earth Day, the Environment Unit of MIER College and Eco-Club of Model Academy in collaboration with Municipal Corporation conducted an exhibition on posters, slogans and innovative utility objects made out of the waste materials on the theme ‘Clean and Green Environment’ and a tree plantation drive.
Mandeep Kaur, Commissioner Municipal Corporation, Jammu was the Chief Guest while Dr. Zafar Iqbal, Veterinary Officer, Jammu Municipal was the Guest of Honor.
Dr. Renu Gutpa, Director MIER, Roopa Gupta, MR Model Academy, Dr. P.L Koul, OSD MIER presided over the function along with the HoDs of various Departments of the College and the faculty and students of the B.Ed and M.Ed departments.
At the commencement of the programme an exhibition on the theme “Clean and Green Environment” was inaugurated by the Chief Guest. The posters, slogans and utility objects prepared by the students were exhibited in the institutional premises.
Based on the results of the jury, Anaiya Gupta of class 10th, Purvi Dogra of Class 8th and Kashish of Class 10th bagged first, second and third prize in slogan writing competition respectively.
Trisha Arora, Nitika Sharma and Muskan Dogra of class 8th stood first, second and third in painting competition respectively while Ridhima secured a consolation prize.
In creating the best of the waste material completion, Khushi Sangral of class 9th clinched first prize, Aryan Gupta of class 7th bagged second prize and Vasundgra Rajput of class 6th secured third prize.
Dr. Renu Gupta presented mementos to the Chief Guest and the Guest of Honour as a token of respect and appreciation.
Divolika Chandiramani, a B.Ed Student, highlighted the relevance of celebrating the Earth Day.
Mandeep Kour stressed upon the significance of recycling and reusing waste materials to save and protect the environment. She also stressed on the precautions such as avoiding the use of plastic bags and bottles, not throwing expired medicines in the garbage, using eco-friendly washrooms etc.
Around 50 students of Eco-Club and Environment Unit were involved in planning sapling on the approach road to the institution.
The notable feature of the programme was that students pursuing certificate course on Human Rights at the MIER College also joined the campaign to beautify the approach road to the Institution and contribute in the movement of ‘Swachh Bharat’ with the Institution is pursuing with vigor. The programme was conducted by Ragini Sharma, a B.Ed student. Monika Bajaj, Incharge Environment Unit MIER College, presented vote of thanks.