Students turn celebration into a green message as Nagar Nigam team promotes eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi and zero-waste practices in Jagadhri
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Students of Dyal Singh Public School on Budhiya Road in Jagadhri gave a strong environmental message during an awareness programme organised by the Municipal Corporation team on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. The programme focused on encouraging people to celebrate the festival in an eco-friendly manner while reducing waste and preventing pollution.
Human Chain Creates a Powerful Visual Message
Participating with enthusiasm, the schoolchildren formed an attractive human-chain representation of Lord Ganesha. The activity turned the school premises into a visual campaign for cleanliness, environmental protection and responsible celebration. Through their collective participation, the students conveyed that religious festivals can be observed with devotion while also keeping public spaces and the environment clean.
The initiative also highlighted the role of children in spreading environmental awareness within their families and communities. By taking part in a creative group activity rather than relying only on a conventional awareness lecture, the students were able to communicate the message of green celebrations in an engaging way.
Focus on Water Pollution and Festival Waste
During the programme, Durgesh Kumar, an expert associated with the Swachh Bharat Mission team, sensitised the students about the possible impact of idols and puja materials on water bodies and the wider environment. Students were encouraged to understand how festival-related waste, if not handled properly, can contribute to pollution.
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The students were advised to prefer environmentally friendly materials for celebrations, avoid single-use plastic and ensure that puja-related material is disposed of responsibly. The message was aimed not only at the students but also at encouraging them to become ambassadors of cleaner and greener festival practices in their homes.
School Appeals for Clean and Green Celebrations
Principal Parul urged the students to celebrate festivals in a clean and environmentally responsible manner and to ensure their active participation in protecting nature. She emphasised that environmental responsibility can become part of everyday life when young people adopt sustainable habits and encourage others to follow them.
The programme underlined the importance of combining cultural traditions with responsible waste management. The students’ human-chain presentation provided a simple but striking reminder that public participation can make environmental messages more visible and meaningful.
Key Takeaways for an Eco-Friendly Festival
- Choose environmentally friendly materials for idols and decorations.
- Avoid single-use plastic during festival activities.
- Dispose of puja material responsibly and keep public places clean.
- Help prevent festival-related waste from reaching water bodies.
- Encourage children and families to adopt greener celebration practices.
The awareness programme at Dyal Singh Public School showed how educational institutions and civic bodies can work together to promote cleaner festival practices. With students taking the lead through a creative human-chain activity, the programme delivered a clear message that celebration, cleanliness and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.
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