Govt. Degree College Sidhra Sidhra

ECO-Club Srishti Of GDC Sidhra Commemorates World Water Day-2024 In Collaboration With Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) Jammu Chapter

2024-03-22

ECO-Club Srishti of GDC Sidhra commemorates World Water Day-2024 in collaboration with Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) Jammu Chapter ECO-Club Srishti of Government Degree College Sidhra in collaboration with Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) Jammu organised an awareness program on 22 nd March 2024, to commemorate World Water Day 2024. The theme of this year’s Water Day is “Water for Peace”.The aim behind organizing this awareness program was to underline the significance of fresh water in our lives. This day not just celebrates water but also raises awareness about many facts related to water. The chief Guest of the event was Prof. Kuldeep Krishan Sharma, Vice Chancellor Himalayan University, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh and Dr. Ranvijay Singh, Dean Students Welfare, Cluster University of Jammu. The program began with welcome address by Dr. Anshu Gupta, convener of ECO club of the college. Principal of the college, Dr. G. S Rakwal formally welcomed the guests of the event and briefed the gathering about the importance of this day and the global crisis stressing upon judicious use of water resources which is very important for sustainable development in order to save the resources for future generations. Prof. Kuldeep Krishan Sharma in his insightful talk enlightened the students with his valuable thoughts. He told the students about Indian Knowledge System and importance of water mentioned as one of the three Gems in the Vedic literature. He made the students aware of how natural water bodies have dried up, ground water has declined and surface water has been polluted and how human actions have impacted the valuable resource. He motivated the students for imbibing small things in their daily routine that can lead to conserving the valuable resource that is water and we can avoid conflicts that may happen if this resource is not managed properly. He discussed how water is a key towards prosperity and peace, and also highlighted the link between sustainable water management and global peace and well-being. After this the gathering was addressed by Dr. Ranvijay Singh who stressed upon the role of young generation in conservation of water. He told the students how small and collective efforts can lead to big differences. He also stressed upon the role of students spreading awareness amongst the common people on this issue. Dr. Anshu Gupta also emphasised that when we cooperate on Water, we create a positive ripple effect that fosters harmony, generating prosperity and building resilience to shared challenges. The proceedings of the event were carried by Dr. Anshu Gupta. The program ended with formal vote of thanks by Prof. Shonima Malhotra, Assistant Professor of Sociology. The program was organised, under the able guidance of Principal, Dr. G. S Rakwal, by Dr. Anshu Gupta, Convener ECO-Club and Assistant Professor of Environmental Sciences with active support and cooperation of members of ECO-Club, Prof. Deepa Kak, Assistant professor in Education, Dr. Anu Sharma, Assistant Prof. of Botany.