Early Times Report Jammu, Feb 25: To make the country plastic free nation, Rich Harvest School organized an awareness programme on 'Plastic waste Management' today. This programme was initiated by School authorities to create environmental awareness on an individual level. The school held a special assembly and the students of the school presented a wonderful 'Green Anthem' Dance performance to stand against the growing menace of solid waste. Sanjeev Arora, CEO, Regional and Urban Development Agency along with his team informed the school that 15% of packed material used is plastic. Use of plastic is not bad, banning is not a solution to the plastic waste but appropriate scientific disposals is. Addressing a gathering, Anita Bhatia, Principal, Rich Harvest School, emphasized upon generating awareness amongst the students which will help in creating a sense of responsibility among them. The Director Ruchi Charak expressed her appreciation for an engaging subject and made the school take the swachhta Pledge and showed her determination to declare the school, 'A Green School'. |