HT Correspondent
HOJAI, July 7: An environmental awareness programme was organised on Monday at Sankardev Vidya Niketan, Dakhin Vidyanagar, Hojai, to sensitise students about the importance of environmental protection and sustainable practices during their summer vacation.
According to the organisers, the programme featured interactive sessions, practical demonstrations, and lectures on key environmental issues such as pollution, waste management, water conservation, forest and wildlife protection, and the broader need for ecological conservation.
The event was led by Dr Prodip Kumar Sahoo, a representative of the Enviroculture Conservation Foundation, who emphasised the role of individual action in contributing to a greener and more sustainable future.
As part of the programme, a plantation drive was carried out within the school campus, aligning with the ongoing Van Mahotsav celebrations.
Participants planted saplings as a symbolic and practical step toward fostering environmental stewardship.
A total of 70 participants took part in the initiative, including students, teachers, the Range Officer of the KV Range and his team, Head of the Institution Tapan Sarma, and Arjun Sen, a representative of the school managing committee.
All attendees pledged to continue eco-friendly practices for the well-being of the environment and future generations.