UDHAMPUR, Jun 5: On the occasion of World Environment Day, GDC Udhampur, under the guidance of the principal of the College, Dr Bhavnaish Chand, organised a series of events including Environmental Awareness Programme, Plantation Drive and Cleanliness Drive.
The principal, in his message, lauded the efforts of the faculty, NSS volunteers, and NCC Cadets for their enthusiastic and active participation.
Department of Environmental Sciences, in collaboration with the NSS Unit, conducted an Outreach Programme wherein Prof. Anuradha Sharma, Head of Department of Environmental Sciences, Prof. Kaku Ram, NSS Programme Officer, and Mr. Shashi Kumar Dubey, Physical Director visited Government Girls Middle School, Jakhani, Udhampur.
The programme was held with the active coordination of Ms. Monika Mahajan, Headmaster of the school. During the event, an awareness-cum-plantation drive was organized in which around 50 saplings of various plant species were planted within the school premises to promote environmental sustainability and ecological awareness among students.
Simultaneously, the 1 J&K Air Squadron NCC, led by Prof Rajesh Manhas, ANO NCC Air Wing along with 15 NCC Cadets, organized a Mega Social Service and Community Development (SSCD) activity at Nagar Van, Jakheni, Udhampur.
The event featured a massive Tree Plantation Drive, Cleanliness Drive, and environmental awareness campaign aimed at encouraging sustainable practices and environmental responsibility among youth.
This event was graced by the Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur, along with Wing Commander Praveen Bishnoi, Commanding Officer, 1 J&K Air Squadron NCC Udhampur, who inaugurated the plantation drive by planting saplings and interacting with NCC cadets. They emphasized the vital role of youth in combating climate change and preserving ecological balance.
In another event, Dr Vijay Kumar, CTO, NCC 6 J&K NCC Battalion, accompanied the NCC cadets and actively participated in the cleanliness drive organized in collaboration with the District Administration Udhampur. The dignitaries appreciated the dedicated efforts of Associate NCC Officers and the participating cadets for the successful conduct of the programme.
The programme concluded with a collective pledge by all participants to protect the environment, nurture the newly planted saplings, and continue spreading awareness about sustainable environmental practices in society.