Bhopal

Regional Science Centre holds various online programmes to mark Earth Day

Staff Reporter

To observe the Earth Day on Thursday, various virtual programmes were organised by Regional Science Centre.

A competition 'Selfie with your Pick' was held on Thursday. Under the event, the participants had to post the pictures of the creation they made with plastic waste. The entire contest was based on Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

A lot of enteries were recieved to mark the day wherein people showcased their creativity at its best.

Under the same series of events, a virtual session was held. It was conducted by Ajoy Bhattacharya IFS, Chairman IDO Bhopal, on the topic Carbon Neutral Lifestyle - Bamboo as a solution. It was an enlighting session wherein the speaker talked about the advantages of bamboo and how it can be used as a saviour.

Next in the series was Kabaad Se Jugaad workshop. It was held online and the experts taught people how they can upgrade their creative skills using the kabaad they usually throw away.

It was another exciting session wherein all the art lovers participated.

The event concluded with an online session on Project Healthy Air. It was conducted by Hari Krishna Programme Coordinator Earthwatch Institute of India.

Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 every year. The day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. The day inspires people to act towards the protection of the environment and focus on the need for conservation.