Govt. Degree College Sidhra Sidhra

Mantra Of LIFE Or Lifestyle For Environment

2023-05-20

Living in harmony with nature has been traditionally ingrained in Indian ethos and same has been reflected by the mantra of ‘LIFE’ or Lifestyle for Environment coined by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The mantra which focuses on nudging individual behaviour towards leading a sustainable lifestyle has received attention and appreciation from world leaders and leading experts across the globe. Under India’s G20 Presidency, the concept of ‘Green Growth’ is a priority area. It also seeks to enhance global efforts to foster growth and development while pursuing strong climate ambitions. GDC Sidhra in collaboration with Jammu and Kashmir Forest Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir under the aegis of IQAC and G20 and the banner of Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav organized an ‘Awareness Lecture’ and ‘Pledge Taking Ceremony’. Among those present from the Forest Department were Mr. Rakesh Dubey, Block Officer, Bajalta, Mr. Rakeshwar Singh, Block Officer, Bahu and Mr. Rakeshwar Raina, Range Officer, Bahu. The activity commenced with a welcome address by Prof. Shonima Malhotra, Coordinator G20 Committee and AZAM. Further, the forest team addressed the students and deliberated upon the pathetic fact that how the ecological balance is being disturbed by the destructive human activities. They further stressed how humans are creating a high ecological footprint to fulfill their greed. They insisted that the need of the hour is mindful and constructive utilization, not mindless and destructive consumption. Reduce, reuse, recycle, recover, re-design and re-manufacture needs to be adopted. The programme proceeded ahead with a Pledge Taking Ceremony wherein the Principal, the forest staff, the faculty and students of the college took a pledge to act in environment friendly manner and take the responsibility to save their environment in every possible manner by doing their part. Dr. B.B. Anand, worthy Principal of the college also encouraged the students to adopt eco friendly attitude rather than being harsh with nature and contribute towards developing a healthy environment and nature. The programme concluded with a formal vote of thanks by Prof. Rudrika Khajuria, HOD English. The event was organized by Prof. Shonima Malhotra under the patronship of Dr. B.B. Anand, Principal of the college.