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Environmental Club of Uttaranchal University, Eco- cops: “The home of Eco Warriors” celebrates world water day with a series of events focused on raising awareness about the importance of water conservation on 28 March 2023.
The event began with a lamp lighting ceremony by the chief guest Prof (Dr) Abhishek Joshi, Executive Director, Student Affairs and IT Services, Guest of Honour, Prof (Dr) Dharam Buddhi, Vice- Chancellor, President, Eco – Club, Prof (Dr) Ajay Singh, Vice- President, Eco- club, Prof (Dr) Bharti Ramola, Coordinator, Eco Club, Dr Madhu Kirola and President student body, Mr Animesh Raturi.
In his welcome speech, Prof (Dr) Ajay Singh highlighted the challenges facing the global community when it comes to water scarcity, pollution, and climate change. In his address Vice Chancellor Prof (Dr.) Dharam Buddhi praised the efforts of Eco Cops for contributing to the UN theme of “Accelerating Change” by organising a Quiz competition and a Nukkad Natak, to create awareness about water which is becoming scarce day by day. The quiz competition saw around 46 teams comprising three members each from various colleges of Uttaranchal University. A series of rounds of questions related to water management and sustainability were asked of the participants. Nukkad was much appreciated by the distinguished guests which depicted the present scenario of water and the future crisis that will be faced by us if proper utilisation and sustainability of water is not considered. A vote of thanks was proposed by Dr Madhu Kirola, Coordinator, Eco-Club.
The entire event was coordinated by Prof (Dr) Bharti Ramola along with Dr Madhu Kirola, Dr Shivam Pandey and student coordinators namely Animesh Raturi, Vansh Taneja, Isha Ali, Ritesh Jha, Ashish Chauhan, Om Garg, Aastha. Bahuguna, Arun Negi, Himani Gusain.
