Uttaranchal University celebrates World Ozone Day, 2024

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Uttaranchal University celebrates World Ozone Day, 2024


On World Ozone Day, a poster presentation competition was organized by Department of Chemistry, School of Applied and Life Science under the theme “Ozone for Life” to raise awareness about the importance of the ozone layer and its protection. The event took place on 16 September 2024 aligning with the global observance of the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. The competition aimed to engage students in a creative dialogue about the significance of the ozone layer. The theme "Ozone for Life" highlighted the message that ozone is essential for the planet's health and for sustaining life on Earth. 

The event was coordinated by Dr Shivam Pandey and Dr Sadhna Awasthi with student coordinators Vamasi Rajana, Dungo Meitei and Ishika Chaudhary. The participants from various courses such as Chemistry, Life Science, Environment Science, Biotech etc, were invited to create and present posters that illustrated key messages about the importance of the ozone layer, the threats it faces from human activities, and the steps needed to protect it.  

Dr Ritu Painuli, Dr Nidhi Mishra and Dr Rohit Sajwan were also present during the event and evaluated the posters. The posters were evaluated based on creativity, scientific accuracy, and the clarity of the message. The winners were awarded with certificates and prizes. This event successfully fostered awareness and action among young minds, reinforcing the importance of safeguarding the ozone layer for future generations. The celebration concluded with a call to embrace sustainable practices, reminding everyone that the ozone layer is critical for life on Earth.  

Winners of the Event are as follows:  

1st Prize: Vedika and Vasudha (B.Sc. Life Science-1stSemester) 

2nd Prize: Twinkle and Shivam (B.Sc. Chemistry-1stSemester) 

3rd Prize: Vansh Kumar (B.Sc. Chemistry-1stSemester) 

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