JAMMU, Jun 5: As part of the Summer Camp and in observance of World Environment Day, the NSS Units of the College, in collaboration with the Department of Environmental Sciences, organized a series of awareness programmes aimed at promoting environmental conservation, protection of medicinal plants, and prevention of drug abuse among students and the local community.
Addressing the participants, Principal Prof. (Dr.) Romesh Kumar Gupta underscored the significance of environmental conservation and called upon students to become responsible citizens dedicated to safeguarding nature and fostering a healthy, drug-free society.
The camp commenced from 30th May 2026 and continued with series of awareness and community based activities. On June 3, a Poster and Slogan Making Competition was organised, focusing on environmental conservation and anti-drug awareness.
Students participated enthusiastically, expressing their ideas through creative and impactful posters and slogans that conveyed strong messages on protecting the environment and combating substance abuse.
On June 4, an invited lecture on the theme “Protect Medicinal Plants and Protect the Environment” was delivered by Dr. Sandeep Sehgal, Professor and Head, Division of Silviculture and Agroforestry, SKUAST-Jammu.
Dr. Sehgal highlighted the ecological, medicinal, and economic importance of medicinal plants and stressed the need for their conservation and sustainable utilization.
He also sensitized participants to the vital role of trees and forests in maintaining ecological balance and ensuring environmental sustainability. Prof. Poonam Kundan, Assistant Professor, was also present during the programme.
As part of the World Environment Day celebrations, an Awareness Rally was organized on June 5 in Phallian Mandal village. NSS volunteers actively participated in the rally and interacted with local residents to spread awareness about environmental protection, sustainable lifestyle practices, and the harmful effects of drug abuse.
The rally received an encouraging response from the community and reinforced the importance of collective action for a cleaner environment and a healthier society.
The entire programme was coordinated by NSS Programme Officers Dr. Rahul Kait and Dr. Neha Sharma. The activities witnessed enthusiastic participation from students and successfully strengthened environmental awareness, social responsibility, and community engagement.
The Summer Camp concluded on a meaningful note, leaving participants with a deeper understanding of environmental conservation, the importance of protecting medicinal plants, and the collective responsibility of building a drug-free society.