The Flash flood and swollen Beas and Parvati rivers brought huge damage and destruction to the districts of Mandi and Kullu. There was a loss of human life, people were injured, livestock was lost, and roads were damaged (state highways, national highways, and link roads). The damage was widespread to public and private property. This photo story captures glimpses of the damage that was caused.
In Orissa’s Sambalpur district, the Sambalpur Municipal Corporation (SMC) has set up a waste management system to treat the waste generated in the district safely. It’s a way of thinking about how we can manage our waste in a more sustainable way and promote a sustainable lifestyle in the urban landscape
The Slogan Writing and Painting Competition on World Environment Day was on June 5, 2023, at the Rukmini Lath Bal Niketan orphanage, Odisha. The theme of the competition was "Beat the Plastic”.
On June 5, 2023, an e-waste collection drive was conducted on the office premises in lieu of World Environment Day to sensitize employees on the effective management of e-waste and equip them with the knowledge and strategies to spread awareness.
On June 5, 2023, a plantation drive was organized with the support of the Forest Department of Odisha at the Rukmini Lath Bal Niketan Orphanage, Sambalpur.
On May 26, 2023, a webinar was held to sensitize teachers on the effective management of e-waste and equip them with the knowledge and strategies to spread awareness among students.
A sustainable lifestyle refers to a way of living that minimizes the negative impact of human activities on the environment while promoting well-being and resilience for current and future generations.
Modhera Solar Village is located in the Mehsana district of Gujarat, India. It is known for its innovative use of solar power for various applications such as irrigation, cooking, and lighting. The village has been transformed into a model solar-powered village, utilizing a mix of off-grid and on-grid solar systems. The village is also a popular tourist destination, with the Modhera Sun Temple, an 11th-century Hindu temple, being one of the main attractions. Overall, the Modhera Solar Village serves as an important example of how renewable energy can be harnessed to transform rural communities and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
An engaging nature walk was organized in Pune City on the 19th of March 2023. Around 60 students from community learning centres (CLCs) along with the coordinators took part in it.
An engaging nature walk was organized in Pune City on the 17th of February 2023. Around 60 students from six community learning centres CLCs along with the coordinators and some of their parents took part in it.