Khalsa College students paint canvas green
The day is celebrated on July 28 every year to acknowledge that a healthy environment is crucial for a stable and healthy society.
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It provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the flora and fauna of our planet and its natural resources — air, sunlight, soil, minerals, fuels, and water.
The students delivered the message of the urgent need to protect the Earth from threats like deforestation, extinction of plants and animal species, pollution and climate change through their posters. Twelve BSc medical students participated in the competition, showcasing their creativity and concern for nature through vibrant and thought-provoking posters. Principal Kamaljit Grewal emphasised the significance of instilling environmental values in the younger generation and lauded the initiative for promoting awareness through creative expression.
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