LR Institute Organises Special Campaign 6.0 on Cleanliness and Environment
Eco Club formed; students take part in plantation drive, competitions and e-waste recycling
Solan, Oct 31: LR Institute of Education, Solan, organised Special Campaign 6.0 during October in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Education and the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), with the aim of promoting cleanliness and environmental awareness among students.
The campaign began with a cleanliness pledge, followed by the formation of an Eco Club under the coordination of Assistant Professor Pallavi. Students also participated in a plantation drive under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative.
Other activities included a poster-making competition on the 3Rs — Reduce, Reuse and Recycle — and an environmental awareness quiz involving nine teams. Team 7, comprising Anirudh, Palak and Suhani, secured first place, while Team 2, comprising Gathika, Anubhuti and Rajeshwari, stood second.
Students also reused discarded electronic items such as keyboards, wires, mice and CDs to create decorative and functional products, including wall clocks, pen stands and a working torch model.
Dr Brijesh Singh Chauhan, Professor and Scientist at IGMC, Shimla, and communication skills trainer Bhupesh delivered expert lectures on cleanliness, scientific e-waste disposal, environmental protection and effective communication.
Principal Dr Nisha Sharma appreciated the participation of students and faculty, stressing that cleanliness and environmental protection are collective responsibilities. She urged future teachers to promote these values among students and in society.
The campaign reaffirmed the institute’s commitment to environmental awareness and sustainable development.
Samagra Sikhsha
