Nagpur: On the occasion of World Environment Day, Nagpur Municipal Corporation-Orange City Water (NMC-OCW) organized an impactful awareness program in association with the Green Vigil Foundation. The theme for this year’s event was “Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience.”
The program aimed to educate and engage the community on critical environmental issues, emphasizing the importance of sustainable land management and the urgent need to combat desertification and enhance drought resilience. The Deputy Commissioner of NMC Prakash Warade inaugurated the program and as an environment expert, Kaustav Chatterjee from the Green Vigil Foundation delivered insightful talks, sharing practical solutions and strategies to restore degraded land and conserve natural resources.
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Thursday 21 Nov. 2024
A highlight of the event was a drawing competition for children, which encouraged young participants to express their creativity and understanding of environmental conservation. The competition saw enthusiastic participation from children across various age groups, who depicted themes such as “Save Water,” “Save Trees,” “Save Electricity,” and “No Use of Plastic” through their vibrant and thoughtful artworks.
The event was held at the Gajanan Maharaj Mandir in Juna Subedaar Layout, near Sharda Square, and witnessed active participation from the local community. OCW’s water friends also contributed significantly to mobilizing the crowd along with the SWT (Social Welfare Team). As a part of appreciation, plants were distributed to the children to motivate them further towards the environment.
NMC-OCW, along with the Green Vigil Foundation, expressed their gratitude to all participants, volunteers, and supporters who contributed to the success of the program. The event underscored the collective responsibility of protecting our environment and highlighted the role of community engagement in fostering a sustainable future.
For more information about NMC-OCW initiatives, please contact the NMC-OCW Helpline at 1800 266 9899 or email at contact@ocwindia.com.
