An open house quiz was organised on Friday at Rabindranath Tagore University.
Notably, plantation and various competitions are being organized from time to time by the Center for Science and Communication (CSC) and Faculty of Science of Rabindranath Tagore University to spread awareness about environmental protection.
In the recently organized program, Shri Prabal Roy, Director, CSC organized an open house quiz on Environment through a presentation. More than 100 students participated in the Open House Quiz and 40 winners were awarded.
After the open house quiz, tree plantation was organized in the premises of Rabindranath Tagore University. Dr. Brahm Prakash Pethia, Vice Chancellor of RNTU, Director of CSC, Prabal Roy, Dean of Faculty of Science, Purvi Bhardwaj, Dean of Law Department, Nilesh Sharma along with other professors and a group of students enthusiastically participated in the program.
Plants of fruit bearing and shade trees (like Mango and Satparni etc.) were planted in the premises of RNTU.
Brahm Prakash, Vice Chancellor of RNTU said that plants are important for maintaining the balance of the environment. They provide oxygen, improve air quality, support wildlife, preserve soil and also conserve water.