Tuesday, 23 April 2024 | PNS | DEHRADUN
The Social Development for Communities (SDC) Foundation celebrated Earth Day in over two dozen locations in collaboration with various schools and organisations on Monday. The theme for Earth Day this year was ‘Planet Versus Plastic’. The programmes organised by the foundation were also based on the theme of plastic waste.
The founder of SDC Foundation, Anoop Nautiyal said that the students in various schools were sensitised about plastic waste through cultural programmes on Earth Day. He said that the students also collected plastic waste and deposited it at the collection centres established in their school campuses. “The students were informed and sensitised about the serious threats posed by plastic to the environment, hence it is essential to minimise the use of plastic. The students showed keen interest in the programs and pledged to raise awareness among their families, relatives, and others regarding minimizing their plastic waste,’’ he said.
Nautiyal added that various competitions were organized to raise awareness among school students about the dangers of plastic and to encourage plastic control. Participants in these competitions were also rewarded by the SDC Foundation. He expressed gratitude to all educational and other institutions for their participation in these programs. He said that the enthusiasm shown by the participants in these programs was a great experience for all of us.
The SDC tied up with the schools of Dehradun Cantonment Board , Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University Srinagar, Graphic Era Hill University, Graphic Era Institute of Medical Sciences, Wildlife Institute of India, Oasis School, Shri Guru Ram Rai School Patelnagar, Bhawani Balika School, Ambawati Doon Valley Inter College, SRD Bahuguna Inter College Sevla Kalan, among others.
