ICAR- IVRI celebrated World Earth Day with competitions, awareness lessons and plantation A number of activities were organized to celebrate the World Earth Day on 22nd April at Sardar Patel kanya Inter college, Village Ahrola, Bareilly wherein more than 450 school girls hailing from rural areas, school staff and teachers, KVK staff, scientists and students of Division of Extension were present. On the occasion, banners and colorful charts were put up. Students were sensitized about the importance of Earth Day and ways of saving the environment. Tree plantation was also organized in school premises. Painting and quiz competitions were organized on theme “SAVE THE EARTH” and prizes were distributed to the winning participants. At the end, students took the pledge to save the natural resources of the earth on the occasion. Chief guest of the function, Shri Devendra Singh, Block Pramukh, Bithri inaugurated the event and stressed on the need of caring the earth and saving the water resources. . He also encouraged students and teachers to integrate ecological concepts in school curriculum and student behavior. Dr Mahesh Chander, Joint Director Extension highlighted the importance of clean and green environment especially in and around the schools and home. Dr Hema Tripathi Program coordinator and Principal scientist discussed the public health, environmental issues, industrialization, deforestation etc.. She also encouraged and be aware about growing problems of air, water and soil pollution and stressed on 3Rs of waste management ie Reduce, Reuse, Recycle for sustainable life. Mrs Anju Gurang Principal of the school, Dr Ajay Sen Chaudhry Incharge KGK and Shri Ajai Raj Sharma, trainer NYK also educated the students on environmental problems and its remedial measures. Students actively took part in the awareness program against increasing earth issues such as the day to day environment deterioration, air and water pollution, ozone layer deterioration, deforestation etc. The program was compeered by Shri Ranjit singh SMS KVK. Shri Rakesh Pandey, Shri Manish tomar, Dr Ranjana Gupta, Shri J P singh, Dr Shyam from KVK, students and faculty of Extension Education participated actively in organizing the event successfully.