Jalandhar October 22 (Jaswinder Singh Azad)- Under the insightful guidance and constant support of Principal Dr. (Mrs.) Ekta Khosla, the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) team of Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar, held an awareness lecture on “Sustainability and Environmental Protection” at Khambra Village. Mrs. Shefali Kashyap, UBA Coordinator, spoke to the students of the Government School and the villagers about the role of sustainability and environmental protection in safeguarding the planet’s future. She described sustainability as a balance between ecological health, economic progress, and social equity, so that the needs of people today are fulfilled without limiting the ability of coming generations to meet theirs.
She also stressed the need to shield natural resources from pollution, degradation, and excessive exploitation, and urged all present to act as responsible citizens and take part in conserving the environment. Ms. Radhika, UBA Secretary and a B.Voc. (Banking and Financial Services) student shared practical ways of protecting the environment. She inspired the participants to plant more trees and to share the responsibility of caring for nature.
The programme ended with a collective pledge by the participants to work towards a greener and healthier planet. Mrs. Shefali Kashyap thanked Mrs. Manjit Kaur, Sarpanch of Khambra Village, and Mrs. Pushpinder Sandhu, Headmistress of the Government School, for giving the team the opportunity to interact with the students and villagers. Principal Dr. (Mrs.) Ekta Khosla praised the UBA team for its efforts and said that initiatives of this kind are the need of the hour. Principal Dr. Khosla said that protecting the environment is no longer a matter of choice but a pressing necessity for the survival of humanity and the nation’s sustainable development. Dr. Khosla also encouraged the students to spread environmental awareness among their families and communities, and assured the team of the institution’s continued support for similar outreach programmes. Mr. Parminder Singh, a member of the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan team, was also present on the occasion.