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!
