Arunachal Pradesh Science Centre, Itanagar, today observed World Environment Day with great enthusiasm and active participation from school students across the capital region. The event brought together a total of 105 students, from Good Shepherd School, Naharlagun, Delhi Public School (Junior Wing), Itanagar, JNK Public School, and Green Mount School.
The program commenced with a welcome address and a brief introduction to the significance of World Environment Day by Dr. Vivek Kumar, Curator, Arunachal Pradesh Science Centre. He also highlighted this year’s global theme, “Putting an end to plastic pollution\”, emphasizing the role of youth in environmental restoration and sustainable living.
To ensure age-appropriate engagement, the activities were divided into two groups, senior and junior students. The senior group participated in science-based demonstrations including Working of the Vermicarium, Underwater Telescope observation, Transpiration Check and Use of Rainwater Gauge and modules from the Eureka Eco Kit.
This was followed by an engaging plantation drive, where students contributed to the green cause firsthand.
For the junior group, a fun filled DIY craft session was organized using recycled plastic bottles and paper, encouraging creativity and sustainable thinking from an early age.
As a green takeaway, all students were gifted plant saplings to be nurtured at their homes or schools encouraging them to be stewards of the environment beyond the day’s event.
