“Growing a Greener Future: International Worker’s Day Tree Plantation Drive”

---

---

 

Event Detailed Description-

On 1^st May 2024, Wednesday, Galgotias University, Uttar Pradesh India celebrated International Worker’s day with a special tree plantation event on the university campus. The event aimed to raise awareness about environmental sustainability, engage the university community in a meaningful activity, and contribute to the beautification of the campus.

The event began with an opening ceremony where the Prof. (Dr.) Yogesh Singh Chauhan, an esteemed Professor from IIT Kanpur and a distinguished IEEE Fellow addressed the participants and emphasized the importance of workers, both in terms of human work and nature's work in sustaining life on Earth. Subsequently, He engaged with the university's National Cadet Corps (NCC) head, along with enthusiastic students from various departments. His interaction with the NCC head and students aimed to inspire and guide them towards fruitful future endeavors, particularly in association with IEEE UP Section.

Students, faculty members, and staff participated in the tree plantation activity. They were divided into groups and provided with saplings of native tree species. Each group was assigned a designated area on the campus where they planted the trees with guidance from the university's horticulture team.

In between planting sessions, interactive sessions were conducted to educate participants about the benefits of tree planting, sustainable practices, and the role of trees in environmental conservation. Refreshments were provided to all participants, creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for networking and socializing. Participants shared their experiences and thoughts on the importance of environmental conservation.

Event Outcome

The tree plantation event on International Worker’s Day at Galgotias University had several positive outcomes:

1.      Increased awareness: The event raised awareness among students and faculty members about the importance of tree planting for environmental sustainability.

2.      Community engagement: The event fostered a sense of community involvement and responsibility towards nature, as students and faculty members actively participated in planting trees together.

3.      Environmental impact: The planting of trees on the university campus will contribute to reducing air pollution, conserving water, providing habitat for wildlife, and mitigating climate change.

4.      Beautification of the campus: The newly planted trees will enhance the beauty of the university campus and create a more aesthetically pleasing environment for everyone.

5.      Long-term benefits: The trees planted during the event will continue to grow and provide various ecological, social, and economic benefits for years to come.

6.      Overall, the tree plantation event had a positive impact on both the environment and the university community, promoting a culture of environmental stewardship and sustainable development.

     

 

 

 

---

---

---

---

flex		283.65 KiB
tree plantation		179.19 KiB
ncc		210.50 KiB

---