KATRA, Jun 6: To mark World Environment Day 2026, Government Degree College (GDC), Kakryal, Katra, in collaboration with its National Service Scheme (NSS) Unit, organized a Video Making Competition on June 5, 2026. The event aimed to promote environmental awareness among students and encourage them to express their commitment to environmental conservation through creative digital media.
The programme was organized under the guidance and patronage of the Principal of the College, Dr. Rajni Bhagat. The competition witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, who demonstrated remarkable creativity and technical skills through impactful short videos focusing on environmental protection, sustainable living, biodiversity conservation, waste management, and climate action.
The initiative provided a valuable platform for students to blend innovation with social responsibility while utilizing modern communication tools to advocate for environmental sustainability. Through their presentations, participants highlighted the urgent need for collective efforts to protect and preserve the environment for future generations.
The entries were judged on the basis of originality, creativity, thematic relevance, technical quality, and the effectiveness of the message conveyed. After a thorough evaluation, Gungun of Semester II secured the first position, while Shruti of Semester II and Tanu of Semester IV secured the second and third positions respectively.
The winners were felicitated for their outstanding performances, and all participants were appreciated for their active involvement and meaningful contributions towards spreading environmental awareness.
The programme was successfully coordinated by Dr. Usha Sharma, NSS Programme Officer, whose dedicated efforts ensured the smooth and successful conduct of the event. The college administration appreciated the participants for their enthusiasm and reaffirmed its commitment to promoting environmental consciousness and sustainable practices among students through such educational and creative initiatives.