With the first Monday of October every year being designated as the World Habitat Day by the United Nations, Green Beans- The Environment Society of Kamala Nehru College recognised the undeniable significance of flora and fauna by celebrating the same on 5 October 2015.
Headed by teacher convenor- Dr. Sarita Ghai Kumar, Student Advisor- Dr.Chetan Chauhan and Head Representative- Supriya Nayak, with 6 convenors, the event intended to remind of the fact that we all have the power and the responsibility to shape the future of our cities and towns and keep our environment healthy to make for a nurturing habitat for flora and fauna.
With a turnout of more than 200 students from various colleges across DU and Delhi in general,the event garnered good response for various competitions like – Rangoli Making, Face Painting, Quiz, and and Extempore, which guided the participants and the audience to spread awareness about the importance of our environment.
“All I believe is: one spark starts a fire, and if we join our hands we can do our bit to replenish our habitats like never before,” remarked Supriya, a Green Beans representative.
After a day full of interesting events, Abhinay and Amit from Shaheed Bhagat Singh emerged as the winners of the Quiz, Anushka from Dyal Singh College took the top prize in the Extempore, Iepsita, Sagrika and Bharti from Kamala Nehru College won the Face Painting competition, and Shatabdi and Sreedevi from Kamala Nehru College shared the first position for Rangoli Making.
Image Credits: Green Beans Society, Kamala Nehru College
Riya Chhibber