Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 06 June 2025
In a spirited celebration of World Environment Day 2025, the State Library in Sri Vijaya Puram got here alive with color, creativity, and consciousness as college students from throughout the islands gathered for “Rang Utsav”—a portray and guide studying competitors centred on the theme “One Nation, One Mission: End Plastic Pollution.”
The occasion, held on June 5, was geared toward encouraging younger minds to suppose critically and creatively about environmental challenges, particularly the rising menace of plastic air pollution.
Mr. L. Kumar, IAS, Secretary (Education), A&N Administration, graced the event as Chief Guest. In his tackle, he underlined the pressing must undertake sustainable practices and eco-friendly options to fight plastic waste. Emphasizing the position of collective effort in defending the planet, he additionally inspired college students to domesticate studying habits for private development and tutorial excellence, urging them to make optimum use of library assets.
Also current had been Mr. Vikram Singh, Director (Education), Mr. Mohan Yadav, Director (Civil Supplies), Ms. Niharika Bhatt, Superintendent of Police, together with senior officers from the Education Department together with Mr. Gyan Sheel Dubey (HoO/Academic) and Ms. Archana Singh, Deputy Director of Education (Planning).
More than 300 college students, spanning major, center, and secondary ranges, participated enthusiastically within the competitions. Notably, over 25 divyang (specially-abled) college students additionally took half, making the occasion really inclusive. The Book Reading Competition examined contributors on comprehension, vital considering, and creativity, whereas selling a deeper appreciation for studying and environmental duty.
Support for the occasion got here from varied NGOs and group teams. CPREEC, Dakshin Foundation, Guru Ki Rasoi, and the Inner Wheel Club generously contributed prizes for contributors. Winners throughout classes had been felicitated with certificates and awards.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Mr. Ram Parvesh, Deputy Director of Education (Science), who acknowledged the contributions of all stakeholders and praised the scholars for his or her spirited participation.