Date : 23rd November 2023
EIACP (PC-RP), Department of ESE, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad organized awareness programmes and outreach activities under Mission LiFE at Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya, Govindpur, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, on 23.11.2023. The programme was organized under the guidance of Prof. Anshumali, Head, Dept. of ESE and coordinator, EIACP (PC-RP), IIT(ISM) Dhanbad. The programme was inaugurated by Mrs. Ranju Rani Sharma, Principal, Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya, Govindpur. At the outset of the programme Dr. Parul Maurya delivered a keynote lecture on Lifestyle Practices for a Sustainable Environment on the 7 themes of Mission LiFE and discussed the comprehensive and non-exhaustive list of 75 individual LiFE actions across 7 categories of Mission LiFE. During the programme awareness materials, creatives and posters highlighting the 7 themes of LiFE Mission were distributed to promote sustainable lifestyle for environment. The participants were also told about the need to bring behavioral changes among individuals for significant impact on the environmental and climate crises. Mission LiFE Quiz Competition was also conducted among the students during the programme. Students were informed about the ongoing Drawing, competition under 7 themes of LiFE Mission that is being organized by IIT(ISM) EIACP (PC-RP). Mission LiFE Cotton/Jute bags were distributed among the teachers and staff of the school encouraging all to use these cloth bags instead of plastic bags. At the end of the programme all students, teachers and staff members of the school took the Lifestyle for the Environment Pledge and recited the mantra of Mission LiFE, "Prakriti Rakshati Rakshita", which means, those who protect nature, nature protects them. Around 100 students, teachers, and staff participated in the programme and were sensitized on Mission LiFE.
Glimpses of Mission LiFE Awareness Programme at Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya, Govindpur, Dhanbad
Students of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya, Govindpur attended the Mission LiFE Awareness Programme.
Dr. Parul Maurya, Programme Officer, IIT(ISM) EIACP (PC-RP) delivered a talk on "Sustainable Lifestyle for Environment" and conducting a quiz competition on 7 themes of Mission LiFE.
Mission LiFE Quiz competition organized during the programme.
Quiz competition organized under the Mission LiFE Programme and certificates awarded to the participants.
Students, Teachers and Staff with Mission LiFE Banner and Posters.
Mission LiFE Cotton/Jute Bags distributed among Teachers and Staff of the school.