Under the able guidance of Principal Dr. Mrs. Ekta Khosla,
Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya organized an orientation workshop for teachers
on “Wipro Earthian Awards” in collaboration with the Punjab State Council for
Science & Technology (PSCST). The workshop focused on creating awareness
about sustainability, strengthening environmental understanding and encouraging
innovative approaches to address contemporary environmental challenges. Dr.
Anjana Bhatia, Head, Department of Botany, acted as the Coordinator of the
workshop. Dr. Anjana Bhatia also conducted the proceedings of the stage and
ensured the seamless flow of the programme. The programme commenced with the
ceremonial lighting of the lamp, symbolising knowledge, enlightenment and the
collective commitment towards a sustainable future. The concept note of the
workshop was presented, highlighting its objectives, significance and expected
outcomes. The distinguished guests and resource persons for the occasion were
Dr. Mandakini from PSCST and Mr. Ashish Shah from Wipro. They were accorded a
warm welcome with planters and a traditional HMV painting. In her address,
Principal Dr. Ekta Khosla appreciated the dedication and enthusiasm of the
organising team. She emphasised that dedication, commitment and loyalty are
essential for the successful completion of any project. She urged everyone to
remain focused on their responsibilities and work collectively towards
achieving the objectives of the initiative. She conveyed her best wishes to the
organisers and participants. Dr. Mandakini expressed her delight at visiting
HMV and provided an insightful introduction to the Wipro Earthian Awards. She
highlighted the significance of the initiative in promoting sustainability and
shared that many teachers and educational institutions are benefiting from the
programme. She encouraged participants to actively engage with the initiative
and transform their learning into meaningful environmental action. Mr. Ashish
Shah gave a detailed presentation on the Wipro Earthian initiative, its vision
and objectives. He emphasised that the primary objective of the initiative is
to build the capacity of individuals and institutions to understand and
effectively address environmental challenges. He encouraged the participants to
adopt a solution-oriented approach and develop practical sustainability
initiatives within their institutions and communities. Dr Harpreet Singh, Head,
Bioinformatics Deptt gave vote of thanks. The workshop witnessed enthusiastic
participation from around 100 participants. Participants actively engaged in
the sessions and shared their experiences, ideas and perspectives related to
environmental sustainability and institutional initiatives. The interactive
sessions provided an enriching platform for knowledge-sharing, dialogue and
capacity-building.
The workshop concluded on an inspiring note,
reaffirming HMV’s commitment to promoting environmental consciousness, sustainability,
innovation and responsible citizenship.
