World Environment Day celebrated at Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni

The scientists and students of the Environment Science Department at Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni celebrated the World Environment Day with the students of Government Senior Secondary School, Kothi Deora. The students, staff, villagers and Dangri Gram Panchayat representatives took part in the celebrations.

Speaking at the occasion, Dr SK Bhardwaj, Head Department of Environment Science said that the theme of this year’s celebrations was ‘Beating Plastic Pollution’. The scientists and research scholars Apoorva Sharma, Shivani, Lal Rinzuali and health specialist Dr Ajay Singh took part in the event and apprised the students about the various kinds of pollution and their impact.

Addressing the gathering, Apoorva explained the need to curtail the use of plastic products, as they were one of the main pollutants. She urged everyone to look for environmentally friendly alternatives and undertake research on the ways to reduce the dependence on plastic. Another speaker, Shivani highlighted the pollution of water sources and the importance of water for humans. She called for collective efforts to conserve water by building small tanks and by proper disposal of soapless water from kitchens and bathrooms in the soil.

School Principal Dr Narender Sharma also shared effective techniques of environmental conservation with the students. The eco club of the school also administered oath for the protection and conservation of environment.

In addition, the Dangri Panchayat also organized a Workshop on Air Quality and TB at its premises. The university scientists set up Respirable Dust Sampler machine, which will help to ascertain the air quality of the area within the next one month. The panchayat has already taken steps to fight pollution and has distributed plants like spider plant, snake plant, aloe vera etc., which were provided to them by the university for fighting pollution.