Department of Sociology in collaboration with the Office of the Programme Co-ordinator, NSS Celebrate World Environment Day

The Department of Sociology, University of Jammu in collaboration with the Office of the Programme Coordinator NSS, University of Jammu celebrated World Environment Day on 5th June, 2023 under the World Environment Day 2023 theme ‘Ecosystem Restoration’. The campaign this year is entitled  #BEATPLASTICPOLLUTION.  The Programme began with the Pledge taking ceremony by the students of the department.

The students of the Department of the Sociology undertook the pledge on this day under the mentorship of Prof. Vishav Raksha, Head Department of Sociology along with other faculty members. Slogan writing and poster making events were held in the department of sociology wherein around 50 students participated. The students addressed the various issues related to the environment and its problems through their posters and slogans. Later the posters and slogans were displayed by the students and were appreciated by the faculty members. Prof Vishav Raksha  also threw light  on the importance of commemoration of such days and highlighted the need to undergo behavioural and attitudinal change to restore the ecosystem. She also urged upon to think sustainably while using natural resources. She appreciated the efforts of Dr. Hema Gandotra, Programme Coordinator, NSS  and her  Office for commemorating such days and making students and NSS Volunteers active and aware.  The Programme was attended by Dr. Hema Gandotra, Dr Sapna Sharma, Ms. Kajal Kalsi, Ms. Diksha Nargotra, Dr. Gopal Sharma, scholars, students and other staff members of the department.