Hans
Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya successfully concluded the two-day District Level
Skilling Workshop for School teachers of District Jalandhar. The workshop was
organized in collaboration 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 programme focused on enhancing
environmental consciousness and imparting practical skills to Eco Club
coordinators for promoting sustainable practices. The concluding day featured a
series of interactive and informative sessions. Ar. Meenal Verma, a recipient
of the prestigious “Water Hero” recognition by the Ministry of Jal Shakti,
Government of India, demonstrated an innovative method of preparing
eco-friendly household cleaners using kitchen waste. She encouraged
participants to reduce the use of chemical-based products and adopt natural
alternatives to support environmental sustainability and water conservation. A
session on e-waste management was conducted by Mr. Gaurav from Switch to
Change, NPO , who stressed the importance of transforming individual
behaviour by shifting from disposal to donation and reuse of newspapers,
plastic, wood, old electronics, thereby strengthening the concept of a circular
economy. Dr. Jatinder and Mr. Sumit conducted a practical session on waste
paper recycling, while Ms. Navneeta showcased creative upcycling by demonstrating
the preparation of bags from discarded t-shirts. The day proved to be
enriching, offering participants exposure to diverse methods of waste
utilization.
During the valedictory
session, Principal Dr. Ekta Khosla lauded the active participation of the
teachers and appreciated their commitment towards adopting green
practices. She stated that the workshop aimed at sensitising educators
towards the pressing need for environmental protection and empowering them to
act as agents of change. Certificates were awarded to all participants, along
with “Grow Your Own Garden” kits as a token of encouragement. Dr. Seema
Marwaha, Dr. Anjana Bhatia, Ms. Harpreet, along with other faculty members were
present on the occasion. The participants expressed their satisfaction and
gratitude to HMV for organizing a meaningful and impactful workshop and
acknowledged the institution’s efforts in promoting sustainable development.
