The students of the State capital observed the World Earth Day here on Monday at Regional Science Centre, Bhopal. The World Earth Day is observed every year on April 22 that focuses on the environmental changes and other factors harming the planet Earth.
To observe this day as a grand event, the Regional Science Centre, Bhopal circle organised a painting competition. As many as 700 students from 28 schools of the city participated in the competition. The students painted their perceptions on paper about saving the planet Earth from pollution and other damages. The competition was divided into three categories Primary school that included stucent from class first to fourth, next category Middle school included students from the class fifth to eighth and the last category High school included class ninth to twelfth.
Under the first category, Sandeep Patel from Elite school, Subjeet Paul from Sagar Public school and Narendra Singh from Kendra Vidyalya received first, second and third prize respectively. Further, Tazeen Sheikh from Eastern Public school and Keerti Yadav from Red Rose School received the appreciation awards. Further students from other categories also received awards.
The children wonderfully depicted the dangers harming the planet and also the uniqueness of the planet was showcased through the variations of colours. After the painting competition an open-house quiz was conducted. The quiz was much enjoyed by the students as they answered the questions.
To conclude the programme, PD Saraf, Retierd Scientist from National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI), Hyderabad gave a lecture on theme ‘Sustainable Future’ that added to the knowledge of the students about planet Earth.
Meanwhile, Regional Museum of Natural History (RMNH), Bhopal organised a Poster Making Competition to observe the Earth Day here on Monday. As many as 33 students participated in the competition that was based on the theme, ‘The face of climate change.’
This competition was the part of nation level event that also held at Bhubneswar, Mysore, Sawaimadhopur and New Delhi besides Bhopal. First, second and third awardee of this regional level competition would be considered for the selection of Young Environmentlist 2013 title. The national level winner will be awarded the title YEYA 1013 at a function held in New Delhi on June 5, 2013 on the occasion of World Environment Day.