ANANTNAG [Sheikh Nadeem] (KIMS) — World Environment Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and commitment across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, with various organizations and educational institutions organizing events to raise awareness about pressing environmental issues.
Among them, Scholars Scientific Institute in Moominabad, Anantnag, held a vibrant celebration aimed at fostering environmental consciousness among students. The event saw active participation from both students and faculty members, who came together to highlight the importance of preserving nature for a sustainable future.
Students presented a series of engaging performances centered around environmental themes. These included poem recitations dedicated to the beauty and value of nature, short speeches on climate change, and slogans such as “Save Environment, Save Lives,” which echoed throughout the campus.
The activities not only created awareness but also inspired students to take a proactive role in environmental protection.
To further deepen their understanding of environmental challenges, students from both junior and senior wings took part in creative activities like poster-making and slogan-writing competitions.
These exercises helped in sensitizing students to the issues of climate change, deforestation, pollution, and the rapid depletion of natural resources, while also enhancing their artistic expression and communication skills.
The Principal of the institute, Ms. Masrat Jan, in her address emphasized the collective responsibility of society to nurture environmentally responsible citizens.
She urged educators and parents to instill in children the values of sustainability and environmental stewardship, stating, “It is our duty to educate and inspire the younger generation to care for and heal our environment for the sake of our future.”
The event concluded with a pledge by students and staff to adopt more eco-friendly practices in their daily lives and to continue spreading awareness within their communities.
World Environment Day, observed every year on June 5, serves as a global platform to encourage awareness and action for the protection of the environment. — (KIMS)