Environmental cell
Nature lover's of SFS College set up an Environmental cell in the year 2000. The club aims at inculcating values for preserving the fragile planet and ecosystem.
There was a dire need of an association in the name of ‘environmental cell’ in SFS college, as each one of us recognized our role in preserving our fragile planet and eco-system, The resources that bind us all. We realized that we are slowly poisoning our world. Thoughtlessly we are destroying the beauty of our surroundings.
Pollution is the phenomenon which brings about the adverse changes in the atmosphere. Man, and not nature is responsible for this phenomenon. Fresh air and pure water have become rare commodities. It is no wonder that people suffer from new and strange ailments which defy the skills of even the best of doctors. This problem should be skillfully handles though it is a Herculean task. If men are to lead a happy and serene life, the young generation have to be made aware of the gravity of the problem.
Thus giving us as humble beginning to this Herculean task, some of the nature loving members of the staff under the able guidance of Rev.Fr. Anthony D`souza principal of SFS college set up the environmental cell.
Objective of the cell:
To make the students aware of the hazards borne out of environmental pollution.
To encourage them to work for a greener and cleaner surroundings and also to appreciate the beauty of nature.
To prepare the students to face the various hazards ahead caused by :-
Over use of plastics
Noise pollution by tooting horns in public places.
About health and hygiene and ill effects of smoking, alcoholism, drug abuse etc
Activities of Club:
Visit to "NEERI"
Green Revolution.
Wormiculture.
Anti-Plastic drive
Visit to Agriculture College.
Plant Saplings.
Campus Cleaning
Live longer, know your nature better.
Annual Activities of Club:
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21st August 2002
Charity begins at home.
Along with Father Principal and members of the staff enthusiastic nature lovers cleaned the campus and planted more saplings
SEMINAR ON AIR POLLUTION SEPTEMBER 2002
In collaboration with the Botany department of SFS college a seminar was conducted on the ill-effects of air pollution.
Dr. Khan HOD of Botany SFS college explained to the students how polluted air causes various respiratory diseases. He urged the students to join hands with the government to ensure emission standards for vehicles. The seminar ended with reminder
“EARTH IS IN OUR HANDS”
VISIT TO TAJBAGH 30TH SEPT 2002
Members of the environmental cell visited a nearby area called Tajbagh where Vishvodaya sisters are working for the betterment of poor people. Students realized how fortunate they are to have a better living condition. Some of the students took active part in explaining healthy and hygienic living to the slum dwellers
ANTI-POLYTHENE DRIVE OCTOBER 2002
Students went around the city, making the citizens aware of the pollution caused by biologically non-degradable pollutants like polythene bags.
Slogans like:-
“Live longer, know your nature better.” attracted the people and they were told to use paper bags instead of polythene bags.
ACTIVITIES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CELL 2003-2004
Started on 15th August 2003 members of the club along with Father Principal and Staff members cleaned the college campus
ACTIVITIES OF THE YEAR 2004-2005
Campus cleaning day 15th August
A campus cleaning drive was organized on 15th August 2004 along with Father Principal, members of staff and enthusiastic nature lovers cleaned the campus and planted around 100 saplings of different verities of plants like Teak,Neem, Ashoka etc.
A visit to slums
The members of the environmental cell visited Gittikhadan slum on 24th December 2004. Students distributed reading material to the youngsters and presented skit on ill-effects on smoking and alcoholism.
Visit to vermiculture farm
In the month of January 2005 a farm visit was arranged where the students had first hand experience of making vermi compost and farm manure.The concluding function of the cell for the academic year 2004-05 was a poster competition which gave the members of the cell an opportunity to express their talents.
ACTIVITIES OF THE YEAR 2005-2006
Seminar on Global Warming
In collaboration with the Department of Botany of SFS College a 1 day seminar was conducted in the month of July 2005. Students were made aware of the various effects of Global Warming
a) Increase in ambient temp.
b) Decrease in average rainfall.
c) Melting of polar ice caps etc.
Students visited a nearby place named Tajbagh where the Vishvodaya sisters are working for the betterment of the poor. Some of the students actively participated in explaining the importance of health and hygiene in daily life to the young children of Tajbagh.
On the World Environment Day the student members went around the city making the people aware of the pollution caused by non-biodegradable pollutants like polythene bags etc.
The slogan like “LIVE LONGER KNOW YOUR NATURE BETTER” attracted the attention of the people and they were told to use more and more paper bags instead of polythene bags.
The concluding function of the year 2005-06 was an essay competition on the topic, ”Vehicular emission and air pollution ”
Activities of the year 2006-2007
ANTI-POLYTHENE DRIVE:- On 20TH September2006 an anti-polythene drive was organized . The students went around a few paces in the city, carrying banners and shouting slogans against the use of plastics. The masses were made aware of the hazards caused by the use of plastics.
CAMPUS CLEANING DAY:- On 2nd October 2006 on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, a campus cleaning drive was organized. There was a great excitement created and the turnout was huge. It was also done in view of the upcoming celebrations of the Golden Jubilee of our College
The campus in the end had a sparkling and clean look.
VISIT TO THE SLUMS:-On 20th January 2007 the members of the cell paid a days visit to the Kalamna slums. The students went around the slums, relating and guiding the people on hygiene and cleanliness. A small skit was presented on “THE IMPORTANCE OF CLEANLINESS” at various places
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Faculty members who work enthusiastically for preserving our environment:
Mrs.S.Wanker
Mrs.S.Sur.
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St. Francis De Sales College
NAGPUR, INDIA