To observe the World Environment Day, a seminar was organized at the Patel Group of Institutions to make the students aware of the environment and its current state.
On the occasion, former director of Environmental Planning and Coordination Organisation (EPCO) UR Singh was present as the chief guest. He interacted with the students and faculty members of the institution. Also present on the occasion was Director of Patel Group of Institutions Gyanendra Singh.
While interacting with the the students Singh threw light on the effects harming the environment. During the seminar the students were made aware of the pollution that is damaging the environment at a large level. He requested the students to walk to work place, use bicycles, switch off lights when not needed and to recycle the house hold articles like woods furniture, curtains, saris and pillow covers. Singh said these might reduce the carbon dioxide that would reduce global warming. This would be a small but meaningful contribution in saving the environment, he added.
He also said that one should understand the responsibilities towards environment and said that it is not a responsibility of single person or only the government but as citizens every individual should come forward to save environment through a small bit of contribution. He advised everyone to work properly to maintain the balance of the ecological system.
UR Singh further advised that citizens should use natural resources as per requirement and do not waste the nature resources. He explained various Acts and Articles related to environment.
Through a PPT presentation he gave few examples of how can the environment be saved.
It was an informational session for the students. Also the students took an oath to protect environment with their own bit.