Environment Day Celebrated at PU

Chandigarh, June 5, 2019: Prof.Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh along with Prof.Shankarji Jha, Dean University Instruction, Prof.Sanjay Kaushik, DCDC, Prof.R.K.Singla, Dean Research, Prof.Neena Capalash, Dean Students Welfare (Women), Shri Anil Thakur, DE Horticulture, faculty members, students from various departments and the staff of Horticulture Division, Panjab University, participated in the Plantation drive on the occasion of World Environment day, here today. PU VC appreciated the efforts of all in organizing the event and urged them to create further awareness in protecting the environment as each individual with small effort has the power to bring the change. The cleanliness drive was also carried out in Panjab University Campus by picking up the waste and polythene bags from the campus on the occasion. A number of trees of various species were planted like Bougainvillea, Ficus, Kaner at different places like Children Park near Faculty House, ICSSR, Girls Hostel No.10,Girls Hostel No. 3, Girls Hostel No.2 and Boys Hostel No.4. NEERJA BHANOT HALL, GH-10 CELEBRATES WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY AT PU: The Neerja Bhanot Hall, Girls Hostel No. 10 celebrated the World Environment Day on 5th June 2019. DSW(W) Prof. Neena Caplash, Dr. Archana Chauhan Warden of GH-10, Wardens of other Hostels, Several Guests and residents of GH-10 joined this campaign of planting several trees in the lawn of GH 10. A two-wheeler parking area was inaugurated by Prof. Capalash on this occasion. Also, as part of ‘The Green Periods Project’ lecture was delivered to create awareness about sustainable menstruation. At the end of the lecture, a game called menstrual ‘BINGO’ was also played by the residents. Eco-friendly sanitary napkins were also distributed by Warden of GH-10 to the residents on this occasion. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY, PANJAB UNIVERSITY CELEBRATED WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY BY PUTTING PLANT AND FLOWER POTS: The department of Sociology, Panjab University celebrated World Environment day by putting plant and flower pots in department premises. The Chairperson Dr Rani Mehta urged the students,faculty and non faculty members to save,protect and preserve environment for future generations by following tips such as using cycles, public transport,switching off lights and maintaining hygiene and cleanliness for which soaps and dental kits were distributed to students and staff. Prof.kiranpreet kaur and Mr. Vinod Kumar,faculty of the department also highlighted the environmental damages caused due to contamination of water,milk and other agricultural products as a result of chemicals,dyes etc. The students and staff participated actively through posters and slogans on protecting environment. WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY CELEBRATED BY CENTRE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH, PANJAB UNIVERSITY AT SECTOR 17 BUS STAND: World Environment Day was celebrated by Centre for Public Health, Panjab University at Sector 17 Bus Stand, here today by Dr Manoj Sharma, Assistant Professor, Students of Master in Public Health, Bidhi Lord, Manjot Singh Mandeep Singh, Sukhman Singh, Atisha, Amandeep Kaur regarding awareness for Air Pollution and its effect on Human being and on Vulnerable population specially the elderly and children. Use of Mask/hanky is essential during travel for common man, driver, conductor, staff working at bus stand now a days at exposed site of vehicular pollution like Bus Stand which contribute maximum Air Pollution. Environmental Consciousness is must to have healthy life and save environmental resources for future generation. On this occasion Dr. A D Ahluwalia, was also present and motivated young generation to come forward to save environment. From Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee (CPCC), Mr Anil Garg was present. Sector 17, Bus stand In charge Mr. R V Singh emphasized to maintain cleanliness by travelers at Sector 17 Bus Stand.