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World Environment Day - 5 June 2008 |
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World Environment Day Theme: Save Water, Plant More Trees, Protect your Environment |
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The World Environment day was observed on 5 June 2008. This programme was organized at Baldwin Boys' School, Hosur Road, Bangalore. Justice Sri. N. Santosh Hegde, [Judge, Supreme Court of India], Lokayukta, State of Kamataka was the Chief Guest and inaugurated this programme. He released the Eco-poster "Save water, and Plant more trees". He also distributed saplings to all the children at the school. In his inaugural speech, he spoke of how Bangalore was a decade ago, when the city was greener and the pollution levels were very low. He encouraged the children to take steps to protect the environment as they all become the leaders of future generations. He also stressed in regreening Bangalore which is the need of the hour. Dr. Ravi Ralph, Chief Conservator of Forests, released the Eco-badges on the occasion. |
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Over 500 saplings were arranged to distribute it to all the children. These saplings were arranged from "Aranya Bhavan". The other delegates present for the occasion were — Sri. Ivan Nigh, Ex-M.L.A., Sri.Chikka Aruvaiah, Deputy Director, Department of Horticulture. The YMCA Save Bangalore Movement Chairman, Sri.H.F.S.Knight, Save Bangalore Movement Committee Members Sri .Nikhil Tivari, Sri. Thulasi Ram, Sri.Sanathanan, Sri. Ln. M. P. Naidu, Sri.Muniappa. Our YMCA General Secretary, Sri. S. V. Rathna Kumar, Mr. Bertram Devadas Assoc. Gen. Sec., YMCA-New Delhi were also present on the occasion. Sri. Dinker Wilson, Principal, Baldwin Boys' School proposed Vote of Thanks. The event was coordinated by Mr. Arun Karodi, Asst. Gen. Sec., MCA-Bangalore. |
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Late Dr. Fr. Cecil Saldanha S J Memorial Inter high school Debate Competition on Environment |
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Smt. Lydia Samuel, Principal, Baldwin Women's' College, Bangalore, distributed the prizes. Thanks to Lions Club of Bangalore Orchards who sponsored this event. |
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Sri. Cyriac Joseph, Hon'ble Chief Justice, High Court of Karnataka, flagged off the rally. Smt. Shobha Karandlaje, M.L.C. General Secretary, BJP Karnataka, Dr. Shankarshan Basu, Associate Professor, I.I.M. Bangalore, Ln.P.S. Venkatachalam, Vice District Governor, Lion's Club International and Sri.Ne.La.Narendra Babu, M.L.A. Rajajinagar constituency, and Sri. Ashok, Hon'ble Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka were the Guests of Honour. The Chief Guests and Guests of Honour were honoured with Bouquets, Garlands, Mementoes and shawls. Sri.J. Alexander, I.A.S. [Retd]., President, YMCA Bangalore graced the occasion and Sri S.V. Rathna Kumar, General Secretary, YMCA Bangalore and members of the Task Group of Ecology and Environment were also present. T-shirts, caps, and breakfast were provided to all the participants and school children who were present on the day. |
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The Sponsorers of this World Water day Rally were – Hotel Infantry Court, M/s. Techno Spark Granites [P] Ltd., M/s. B.J.N. Hotels [P] Ltd., M/s. Meridian Marketing Agency and M/s. C.S.I. Trust Association. We are grateful to all our sponsorers who make this programme a grand success. The sponsorers were also honoured with bouquets and Mementos. Mr. H.F.S. Knight is the Chairman and Mr. Arun Ravindra Kumar Karodi is the Related Secretary of the Task Group on Ecology and Environment. |
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