CHANDIGARH 16 MAY 2022 :-
On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Swachhta Committee of Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, Chandigarh, in collaboration with MGNCRE, Ministry of Education, Government of India organised ‘Green Home’- a month-long activity under the aegis of Swachhta Action Plan 2022-23. The activity aimed to promote awareness among households in tricity regarding eco-friendly practices, thereby creating ‘Green Homes’. Under this novel initiative, a number of activities were carried out by students for motivating the residents of tricity to adopt a green and holistic outlook towards waste management and environment conservation. Through the practice of meaningful environment friendly initiatives at their respective homes and by educating tricity residents about waste segregation, 3Rs- reduce, reuse and recycle, waste management at domestic level, preparation of compost at home and so on, the students endeavoured to create ‘Green Homes’. The best ideas and practices were awarded certificates.
Principal Dr. Nisha Bhargava expressed appreciation for this unique endeavour promoting environment consciousness. She added that concrete action at household level can help in achievement of sustainable development goals and thus, this initiative holds immense significance in conserving our environment by impacting behavioural change.
The Best entries were:
1) Neem Pesticide and Disinfectant- Jasmine BA I
2) Waste Management in CTU buses- Tania Singla BSc III