 Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 25: A clean and green environment is the basic ideology of KC Paryavaran Sadan. Having attended several Round Square global conferences on the theme of sustainability, KCPS students have led changes within the school and are on the mission to create positive impact in the wider community. Under the programme, 'Act today, change tomorrow', they have stepped up to become problem-solvers by identifying environmental issues and resolving them together. They understand the imperative need for positive management of energy sources, water, waste and food and to repair, reuse and recycle natural resources responsibly, locally and ethically.
KC Paryavaran Sadan has started the cleanliness drive as the major step towards creating public awareness. Under this programme, they have visited Ranbir Canal and Rajinder Park and identified issues that need immediate attention. In this context, Sunaina Sharma, (JKAS), Additional Secretary to J&K Government (Administrative Reforms, Inspection & Training), facilitated a meeting between Mr. Atul Gupta, Secretary, JMC, and key position holders of the Sadan, namely, President Aakarsh Roshan Sharma, Vice president Shambhavi Gupta and Secretaries Mrinmay Mehta and Harshita Manhas at Gupta's office on May 24. Round Square Rep Sonia Thakur and Biology teacher Rahul Thakur also attended the meeting.
The students told Mr Gupta how they are passionate about environmentalism which is one of the major pillars of Round Square. They apprised him of how KCPS students have taken on key leadership roles within the school to spear-head numerous sustainable projects that include drip irrigation, making of eco bricks, litter-less lunch and compositing. Appreciating their effort, Gupta assured them of full support and agreed to get 8 dustbins installed at Rajinder Park. Under his guidance, the Sadan members will take up an awareness campaign at Rajinder Park on May 30 by making people aware of the importance and methods of handling waste effectively and to take steps towards recreating a cleaner environment. |
