The Regional Museum of Natural History organized a programme to mark the World Environment Day here on Friday. UR Singh, former Director, EPCO, was the chief guest and Prof Alok Bhavsar, HoD, Fine Arts, Hamidia Arts and Commerce College, was the guest of honour of the occasion.
Scientist-B of the museum Praveen Kumar Verma said that a proper care of the plants is needed until they are fully grown. He also expressed that the people do oppose plastic and polythene but they forget to carry cloth bag during their shopping; therefore, we must change our lifestyle.
Alok Bhavsar, guest of honour, said that “we must conserve the things awarded by the Gods like air, water, nature and the earth”.
Uday Raj Singh, chief guest of the occasion, said that museums are the prosperity centre for future by quoting ‘Mann ki Baat’ of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He further said that India has the entire ecosystem found in the world and therefore India represents th global scenario of ecosystem, biodiversity and environment. Singh requested the audience and children to implement the small ideas like switching off electrical and electronic items when they are not in use and play your role to save nature and the environment.
The winners of Poster Making Competition, Nature Painting Competition and Clay Modeling Competition received their prizes and certificates from the chief guest and the guest of honour.