Aligning with the objectives of Eco Clubs, Hans Raj Mahila Maha
Vidyalaya (HMV) organized a two-day District Level Skilling Workshop for school
teachers of District Jalandhar, in association with the State Nodal Agency,
Punjab State Council for Science and Technology, and with the support of the
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The workshop aimed at
strengthening environmental awareness and equipping Eco Club coordinators with
practical skills for sustainable action. The workshop was held under the
visionary leadership of Principal Dr. Ekta Khosla and was convened by Dr.
Anjana Bhatia, with Ms. Harpreet as the Co-Convener. The primary objective of
the programme was to sensitize educators about the urgent need for
environmental protection and to empower them as change-makers within their
institutions and communities. Extending a green welcome to the eminent resource
person, Dr. Adarsh Pal Vig, Professor, Department of Botanical and
Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Principal Dr. Ekta
Khosla emphasized that educational institutions must go beyond academic
instruction and inculcate strong environmental values among students. She
asserted that environmental initiatives should not be episodic but action-oriented
and sustained, adding that teachers can act as “soldiers of environmental
protection” by creating awareness and inspiring responsible behaviour. Introducing
the concept note of the workshop, Dr. Anjana Bhatia elaborated on the pivotal
role of Eco Clubs in nurturing environmental consciousness and fostering
sustainable practices at the grassroots level. The workshop was attended by 50
eco club coordinators of various schools of Jalandhar district. During his
insightful session, Dr. Adarsh Pal Vig began by defining the role of a guru as
instrumental in character building, which ultimately contributes to nation
building. He stressed that environmental protection is an individual
responsibility and a collective moral duty. He further elaborated on the techniques
of vermiculture and vermicomposting, explaining the vital role of earthworms in
the bioconversion of garden waste into nutrient-rich manure. Referring to
earthworms as “ecological engineers,” he highlighted their immense contribution
to sustainable waste management. The session was followed by a hands-on
training component, where participating teachers actively engaged in the
preparation of compost, gaining practical exposure and experiential learning. The
two-day workshop proved to be a meaningful step towards enabling Eco Club
coordinators with practical skills and experiential knowledge, reinforcing
HMV’s commitment to environmental sustainability. On this occasion Dean
Academics Dr. Seema Marwaha was also present. Stage was conducted by Dr. Sakshi
Verma.
