The D.D. Pant Botanical Society,
under the aegis of the Eco Club of Hans Raj Mahila
Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar, in
collaboration with the Punjab State Council for Science and Technology (PSCST),
celebrated World Wetlands Day with an educational film screening on Ramsar
Sites in India. The event, organized under the able guidance of Principal Prof.
Dr. (Mrs.) Ajay Sareen and with special motivation from Dr. Seema Marwaha, Dean
Academics was led by Dr. Anjana Bhatia, Head, PG Department of Botany. It aimed
to highlight the ecological significance of wetlands and the need for their
conservation under the framework of Mission Life (Lifestyle for Environment).
Dr. Ramandeep, Incharge of the D.D. Pant Botanical Society, along with faculty
members Dr. Shaveta, Ms. Harpreet and Dr. Shuchi engaged students in
discussions on the role of wetlands in climate
regulation, groundwater recharge
and biodiversity conservation. The screening emphasized the Ramsar wetlands in Haryana and Gujarat, home to endangered species like the Egyptian vulture and Dalmatian pelican. The event concluded with students
pledging to protect wetlands and document environmental changes in their
surroundings. Principal Dr. Ajay Sareen appreciated the efforts of the D.D.
Pant Botanical Society and Eco Club, reaffirming HMV’s
commitment to environmental sustainability and
wetland conservation in alignment with Mission Life’s vision of fostering
pro-environmental behaviors.
