Guest Lecture on “PALE BLUE DOT- ENVIRONMENT SUSTAINABILITY”

               Knowing the present condition of the environment and the immense need for creating awareness among the youth, NSS IITR organized a guest lecture by Mrs. Nita Ganguly, TCP India presenter, on "Pale Blue Dot-Environment Sustainability” on 25th September 2011 during 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm at DOMS .The response was great as many enthusiastic students came to attend the lecture. Mrs. Ganguly raised several issues regarding environmental changes and the role we can play in protecting it. The discussion started with several adverse impacts of environmental damage being caused by humans and the three herculean factors responsible for this scenario-population growth, scientific evolution and our indifferent attitude were pointed out.

                We all know, that to make a difference, it is necessary to begin now, and even if we take small steps, it is these small steps that will ultimately bring about a change. To inspire the students on these lines, Mrs. Ganguly, informed the audience about several measures to mitigate this hazard and encouraged students by giving instances of people who brought huge changes through their individual efforts. She said that it is important to "have the courage to speak up against the wrong." A brief description about SANSKRITI 350-an initiative by the students of SANSKRITI SCHOOL,NEW DELHI to promote sustainable environment development was added. The presentation ended with the tag line "BE THE CHANGE".

                  Dr. Smita Jha appreciated the lecture and said that it reminded her of Wordsworth's lines 'What man has made of man.’ Mrs. Ganguly needs to be applauded for the way she influenced the crowd, as everyone was very impressed by her confidence and presentation.

                 She actually made the students realise, how believing in something can help you to lead your country towards a better and safer environment. Students found the lecture informative, interactive and interesting. Most of them had made up their minds to work as the next generation of green warriors and play their role in saving THE PLANET EARTH.

Go green!