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National Environment Awareness Campaign 2001-02

Programme Performed for National Environmental Awarness Campaign 2001-02

Youth Unit of Voluntary Action

On 19th May 2002 a seminar cum workshop on water and environment pollution control was organized at Gabur Cherra under Hrishyamukh Block. The seminar was presided over by the Hon’ble Chairman of Hirshyamukh Panchayet Samiti, Sri Manik Mahajan. Most of the resource persons delivered their opinion about indication and contraindication on pollution control. At the end of this seminar the number of this organization played a series of one act drama on pollution control. On that day the members of this organization and participants planted about 50 nos. of trees in and around Gabur Cherra village. They also conducted a “human Health Camp” at Gabur Cherra school complex where about 149 patients were examined by qualified physicians and required medicine were distributed at free of cost.Side by side the YUVA also facilitated their ‘Mobile Water Testing Laboratory’ where the technical persons tested the quality of water collected by the villagers from various water source of the village. On 5th June, 2002, the World Environment Day was celebrated by organizing Art competition on environment at Ram Thakur Ashram, Belonia. About 28 nos. of participants participated in three groups. Hon’ble MLA also attended the programme. The prizes were given to the best three artists of each group.

Netaji Welfare Centre

As a part of National Environment Awareness Campaign 2001-02, the World Environment Day was celebrated on 5th June 2002 at Krishnanagar high School by organizing quiz competition, essay competition and workshop on environment awareness among the students at different school under Hrishyamukh Rural Development Block area. Mr. Haradhan Basu, President of Netaji Welfare Centre presided over the function and Mr. Nil Ratan Bhowmik, A/T of that school was present as the Chief Guest. The resource persons present in that function discussed about the control of pollution and advised to all the participants for protection and plantation of trees and plants. At the end of the programme prizes were distributed among the winners. On 7th June, 2002 an environment awareness meeting was held at North East Krishnanagar Social Education Centre which was presided over by Mr. Ratan Sen Choudhury. The resource persons present in the meeting made their discussion on environment pollution, protection forests, disadvantage of pesticides and Bio-diversity etc. After completion of the meeting saplings were distributed to all the participants.On 9th June, 2002 an environment awareness camp was held at Madhya Krishnangar Social Education Centre which was presided over by Mr. Narayan Majumder, Rural Medical Practitioner. Mr. Nilratan Bhowmik and Mr. Ajit Majumdar, NSV of Nehru Yuva Kendra was also present as the chief guest and the guest of honour respectively. The resource persons present in that camp delivered their lecture on joint forest management & conservation of forest, protection and promotion of medicinal plants, use of smokeless chullah, rain water harvesting etc. At the end a case study was held among the participants.

Tripura State Pollution Control Board, Vigyan Bhawan, Agartala


Agragani Samaj Kendra

On 5th June, 2002 a programme on ‘Sustainable Development was organized at Beltali Debbrama Para Junior Basic Schools. Sri Subash Das, Secretary of Agragami Samaj Kendra, Agartala in his introductory speech stressed on the need of keeping the environment free from pollution and also said to work always for healthy environment. He also addressed all the NGOs to come forward with full courage. In connection with this programme a sit and draw competition was held among the students which was conducted by Smt. Rekha Dutta, A/T of that school. The resource persons present there advised to all the participants to keep pollution free environment and also demonstrated the process of keeping environment free from pollution. At the end of the programe prizes were distributed to the winners of the sit and draw competition.

Society for Social Service, India :

On 14th May, 2002 a street Drama on Environment was organized at Kaman Chowmuhani at 6 P.M. Another street Drama on sustainable Development was also organized at Battala on 17th May,2002 at 6 P. M. The World Environment Day was celebrated on 5th June, 2002 by organizing various programmers. On that day they planted different valuable trees alongwith hundred debdaru trees in the premises of Indian National School at Tarapur, Sidhai Mohanpur, Agartala. They also distributed leaflets on environment. On 6th & 7th June, 2002, they distributed about two thousand leaflets in connection with the theme of the National Environment Awareness Campaign among the people in an around Mohanpur and Hezamara Block along with Agartala. On 11th June, 2002, mass postering on sustainable Development with local issues of Environment was done by the members of Society for Social Service, India at different places of Mohanpur & Hezamara Block area.

Sri Sri Ramkrishna Sarada Ashram, Belonia

On 28th April 2002 they organized a sit & draw, debate & Quiz competition among the students of different schools at Sri Sri Ramkrishna Sarada Ashram Nat Mandir. The sit & draw competition was organized in two groups on "Natural Environment” & "Plant & We". The theme of the debate & Quiz competition was "Environment Pollution & it's remedy" and "Man & Environment" respectively. At the end of this programme the prizes were distributed among the winners of these competitions. On 30th April 2002, an Alochana Sabha on "Environment Awareness" was organized at Munda -Sabar Para. Sri Himangsu Ray, Saha-Sabadhipati of Dakshin Jilla Parisad was present as the chief guest of this Sabha. The resource persons present in this Sabha discussed about the protection of Environment & the importance of Plantation. After that a cultural Programme & drama was also held among the students of the different schools. Besides this Programme on the some day a Health Camp was held at local Baloari Centre. On 1st May, 2002 a workshop on "Forest conservation", & “Plantation & Protection" was held at Ashram Nat Mandir. In this workshop Sri Bimal Kanti Das, retired teacher, delivered his lecture on this subject. Sri Rati Mohan Paul, teacher, made a garden with the students on that day. On 5th June, 2002 the "World Environment Day" was celebrated by organizing a rally, Alochana Sabha & Cultural Programme. The students & Teachers of different schools and devotees were present in that Programme.



Pratyaya Samajik Sangsha (Uttar Jogendranagar, Agartala)

On 19th May, 2002 a seminar was organized at Purba Jogendranagar under the National Environment Awareness campaign 2001 -2002 Programme which was presided over by Sri Babul Debnath. The dignitaries present on this seminar made their discussion on the problems of Environment Pollution and its remedy. More than 200 villagers were present there & they also discussed about the Pollution of Environment & protection of Environment. On 26th may, 2002 a door to door camping was held through which the members of this organization distributed halogen tablets& bleaching powder among the villagers of Purba Jogendranagar. By this campaign they advised the villagers how to control water pollution. On 30th May,2002, they organized a programme at Adarsha Coloney. Dr. Shekharesh Bhattacharjee was present as the resource person in that programme. This programme includes various items like drama on pollution control, scientific exhibition, distribution of leaflets, postering, speech etc. More than 800 villagers were present in that programme. On 5th June, 2002 World Environment Day was celebrated by organizing a safai movement and plantation at Uttar Jogendranagar & Purba Jogendranagar. On that day they also distributed leaflets.

Tripura Social Service Association ( Kanchanmala)

On 5th June, 2002 the World Environment Day was observed by organizing a Seminar at Durgapur S. B. School which was presided over by Sri Amar Sutradhar, Pradhan, Suryamaninagar Gaon Panchayat. About three hundred participants were present in this seminar. The seminar was inaugurated by Mr. M. Nagraju, Director, Tribal welfare Departments. S.D.O. Bishalgarh sub-division, B. D. O. Dukli Block, Project Director, Science & Technology, Dy. Director, TRP & PGP, Dy. General Manager, GAIL attended the seminar as guest of honour. On 7th June, 2002 an Environment Awareness Camp was held at Netaji Sishu Niketan, Kanchanmala, which was presided over by Sri. Rebati Sarkar. On 10th June, 2002 an Alochana Sabha was organized at Chankhala, Bikramnagar Gaon Panchayat with the members of self health group. Smt. Maya Rani Bhowmik presided over this Sabha. Sri Prabal Das, Secretary of this association delivered his lecture on Environment & Control of Pollution. Another two Environment Awareness Camp were organized on 18th & 20th June,2002 at Pravapur J. B. School and Chesrimai, Charilam respectively.

Samaj Kalyan Samity

On 12th June, 2002 a one-day seminar was organized at the office of Belabar Gaon Panchayat which was inaugurated by Gram Pradhan with lightning of Candle. Sri Sadhan Banik, the former secretary of State Social Organization was present as the chief guest whereas Sri Ananda Sarkar, the member of Belabar Panchayat was present as the special guest. About forty women participated in the seminar. The Chief Guest on his lecture discussed about the plastic Pollution. The resource persons present in the seminar made their discussion on the importance of plantation, clean water, & pollution causes due to smoke etc. In the afternoon the women of that village organized a campaign at the market to ban the use of poly bags. At the evening a cultural programme was held among the villagers where different songs, recitations & dramas were performed. In this valedictory programme Sri Fanindra Sarkar, Gaon Pradhan, discussed about the importance of that type of seminar.


Tripura Gram Unnayan Council, Agartala


On 5th June, 2002 the "World Environment Day" was celebrated by organizing different Programmes. In the morning a rally was arranged from Katlamara market to Pattabin area with the students & villagers giving the slogans on the importance of world Environment Day. After that with some students they planted different valuable trees at the ground of Kathiyababa Seba Sangha and also protected them with bamboo fencing. In the afternoon a seminar/discussion on forest conservation was organized at Katlamara J. B. School. The resource persons who delivered their valuable lectures in that seminer were Sri Ratan Lal Nath (MLA), Sri. Madhan Mohan Saha, Sri Bhaskar Chakraborty. On 9th June, 2002 an essay competition on World Environment Day was held among the students of 6th to 8th standard at Sri Sri Kathiyababa Free Coaching Centre, Katlamara.

Society for Development of Rural Education, Belonia

During 8th to 11th May, 2002 Society for Development of Rural Education in collaboration with scout troops of UBC Nagar High School, organized different competitions such as lecture, poster writing, essay writing, quiz, recitation of Rhymes & poems composed on "Water & Environment” at UBC Nagar High School. The students from different schools & local area participated in these competitions. On 12th May,2002, a Padayatra was arranged with the students, teachers, member of Panchayat & Villagers which was started from UBC Nagar High School and walked different paths of UBC Nagar Gaon Panchayat with Banners, flags, festoons. They also gave slogans to aware the villagers about the danger of pollution & need of sustainable development. On 13th May,2002, they organized various street dramas in different places of Gaon Panchyat to draw the attention of villagers on different types of Pollution, their causes & remedies, soil, forest & wild life Conservation etc. On 14th May,2002, a safai and Plantation Programme was held where the members of this society planted some valuable plants like neem, debdaru etc. on the two road side of the village and also fenced the baby plants for their protection. On 15th May,2002, an Alochana Sabha was organized at local market shed which was presided over by Sri. S. K. Banik, teacher. Sri Padarai Tripura, member of Rajnagar Block Panchyat Samiti was present as the chief guest of this sabha & delivered his lecture giving the importance on plantation. Scout troop of UBC Nagar High School performed a colourful cultural Programme with songs, dramas & dances.

Uttar Bharat Chandra Nagar High School, Belonia

Under the National Environment Awareness Campaign 2001 - 2002, Scout troop of Uttar Bharat Chandra Nagar High School in collaboration with Society for development of rural education & culture, organized different Programmes during 8th May to 15th May,2002. On 8th May,2002, a Sabha was arranged among the students & teachers of UBC Nagar High school at the school ground. Sri A. B. Chakraborty (A/T) of the school in his speech discussed about the causes, control & remedies of different types of Pollution. Sri S. P. Biswas delivered his speech highlighting the importance of forestation & necessity of conservation of soil, water, air, forest & wildlife etc. On that day they planted 25 nos. baby plants of neem, Krishnachura, Debdaru etc. and fended them with bamboo. During 9th to 11th May,2002, they organized different competitions like quiz, recitation, essay, letter writing, lecture competition etc. About 60 students of different schools took part in these



competitions. On 12th May,2002, a "Padayatra" was organized with the villagers, Panchayat members, members of school development committee which was started from Uttar Bharat Chandra Nagar High School ground to make the people aware about the danger of pollution & its prevention. The participants made the procession with slogans, banners, flags & festoons. On 13th May,2002, the troop staged various street dramas in different places such as Garjania, Kalandepha, U.B.C. Nagar Bazar, Ratanbari etc. to draw the attention of common people in different types of environmental pollution. On 14th May,2002, postering was done with different impressive slogans in different places of U.B.C. Nagar Gaon Panchayat, S.B.C. Nagar Gaon Panchayat, I.C. Nagar Goan Panchayat to make the mass aware about the environment. The closing ceremony was held at local market with a colourful cultural Programme consisting of songs, dramas, dances etc on the theme of pollution- causes, remedies & Control.

Uttar Bharat Chandra Nagar Gram Panchayat, Belonia

As a part of the National Environment Awareness Campaign 2001 -2002 Programme, Uttar Bharat Chandra Nagar Gram Panchayat in collaboration with Agnibina origanised different programmes during 30th May to 5th June 2002.

On 30th May 2002, a safai abhijan was arranged at the local market and the Panchayat Office ground. After that they planted 40nos. different valuable baby plants and fenced them for protection. On 31st may, 2002 a sit & draw competition was held at Panchayat Office in three groups. About 60 Nos. students participated in that competition. In the afternoon Smt. Arati Shill, Panchayat pradhan distributed the prizes among the winners. On 1st June, 2002 a mass postering was done at different places of the village with the students of local high school to aware the people about environment. On 4th June, 2002 an alochana sabha was organized at Kalandepa which was presided over by Smt. Arati Shill, Panchayat Pradhan. About 200 villagers participated in this Sabha. The resource persons made their discussion about the awareness of environment. On 5th June, 2002, they organized a rally from U. B. C Nagar village to Kalandepa market with the students & the villagers. They distributed about one thousand betel nut saplings among the participants of the rally. At the evening a cultural Programme was held at Kalandepa Market.

Agnibina

On 30th May 2002, a safai programme was held jointly with Uttar Bharat Chandra Nagar Gram Panchayat at the local Market area & Panchayat Office ground . After that they planted some valuable baby plants and protected them with bamboo fencing. On 31st May, 2002, a sit & draw competition was organized where about 60 students participated in four groups. At the evening the prizes were distributed among the winners of the competition. On 1st & 2nd June, 2002 postering was done in different places of the Gram Panchayat. On 4 th

June 2002, an alochana sabha was organized at Kalandepa where Smt. Arati Shill, Panchayat Pradhan & Sri Padarai Tripura, Members of Rajnagar Block Panchayat Samiti were present as the president & chief guest respectively. The resource persons present in this sabha delivered their lecture on Pollution of Environment, its control & remedies etc. At the end of this Sabha about one thousand betel nut saplings were distributed among the participants. A Padayatra was arranged on 5th June, 2002, jointly with Uttar Bharat Chandra Nagar Gram Panchyat which was started from Uttar Bharat Chandra Nagar market alongwith posters, banners etc. The Padayatra was ended at Kalandepa where Sri Padarai Tripura delivered his lecture on Environment awareness. The programme was ended with cultural programme on Environment.



Folk Dev:

Under the National Environment Awareness Campaign 2001-2002 Programme they organized an Environment Awareness Camp at Bholananda Vidya Bhaban, Kunjaban during 1st to 7th June, 2002. On 31st May the camp was inaugurated by Sri Indrajit Debnath, member of Lichubagan Gaon Sabha. About 96 people from neighbouring areas like Natun Basti, Gorkhabasti, Bholananda Palli, Khejurbagan, Barjala, Kunjaban Coloney participated in this camp. The resource person Sri Debabrata Banerjee, the auditor of Folk Dev delivered his lecture on the importance of awareness towards environment. On 5 th June 2002 a sit & draw competition was held among the children & the prizes were distributed among the winners on 9th June, 2002.

Bankimnagar Women Development Society, Jirania

On 5th June, 2002, the World Environment Day was celebrated by organizing a one day programme at the Panchayat hall of Jirania Block. The chairman, Gram Sabha Parishad graced the programme. The programme was presided over by Sri Bhaskar Bhattacharjee, Sr. Project Executive, RGVN, Agartala who was also been selected as the president to carry out the programme on Environment Awareness among the rural masses. The other special dignitaries who felt their valuable presence in the programme were – Sri Madhusudhan Das, Sri P. Das, Sr. Physical trainer, J. B. School, Jirania. On this auspicious occasion Sri Madhusudhan Das delivered his lecture highlighting the need of environment protection, preservation of a clean environment from the deadly clutch of pollution in all form. In the mean time the organization conducted a programme on plantation by the school children. In addition to that a spot drawing competition was also held among the school children. In the evening a colourful cultural programme was presented by the local talents of the locality. In this programme the prizes were distributed among the winners by the resource persons. The programme was ended by the vote of thanks given by Ms. Pratima Saha, president of this organization.

Vivekananda Seva Sangsha, Aralia

As a part of the National Environment Awareness Campaign 2001 – 2002 Programme Vivekananda Seva Sangstha conducted two public meetings at East Aralia area on 26th June, 2002. The first meeting was held at the premises of Sevak Sangha in collaboration with Neharu Yuba Kendra, West District & Sevak Sangha. Mr. Nantu Das, Secretary, Sevak Sangha, presided over the meeting. Almost 75 Nos. of rural women were present in that meeting. They expressed their opinion on rural sanitation, danger of pollution, avoid polly bags, use of pure drinking water etc. Another meeting was held in front of the East Aralia Gram Panchayat office which was presided over by Smt. Debi Sarkar, member of East Aralia Gram Panchayat. On 7th June 2002, a seminar was organized at the premises of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Vidya Bhawan, Aralia which was presided over by Smt. Nilima Ghosh, pradhan of East Aralia Gram Panchayat. Another seminar was organized on 9th July, 2002 at the premises of Bidrohi Kabi Nazrul Vidya Bhavan, East Jogendranagar. Sri. Bijoy Kr. Saha, in -charge of the School presided over the programme. The resource persons present in these seminars delivered their lecture highlighting the use of garbages, avoiding of poly bags, conservation of water resources etc. A quiz competition was held on 9th July 2002 among the students at Bidhorohi Kabi Najrul Vidya Bhavan. Sri Bijoy Kr. Saha presided


Spandan, Agartala


over the quiz contest. After the conclusion prizes were given away to the winners. On 12 th

July 2002, an awareness rally was arranged on various roads of 4 nos. of Panchayat area namely East Aralia, North Jogendranagar, Aralia & East Jogendranagar area. About 400 students & non-students rural youth participated in this rally with various types of awareness play card, festoons etc. Side by side they organized five nos. Street dramas about environment awareness in various spots of different Gram Panchayat during 11 th June to 12th July 2002. These street dramas encouraged the rural people about natural sanitation, conservation of pure drinking water, need of plantation etc.

On 5th June, 2002, the World Environment Day was observed with the plantation programme at Nehalchandra Nagar Bazar, School and Primary Health Centre. Members of this society alongwith panchayat members and pradhan planted about fifty nos. of fruit plants. Again on 30th June, 2002, members of this society alongwith local people planted trees on the road side of purathal, Rajnagar under Bishalgarh subdivision. On 5 th June, 2002 they also created immense awareness among the school students and local community of Nehal Chandra Nagar through group discussion, speech & personnel discussion. Society conducted two art competitions among the primary school students of Nehal Chandra Nagar High School & Arabinda Nagar Senior Basic School on 20th & 25th June, 2002, respectively. About 50 students participated in these competitions. At the end of these competitions prizes were given away to the winners. Besides these four cultural awareness programmes on environment were performed by the local artists of Bishalgarh subdivision at Kamthrna, Nehal Chandranagar, Madhupur & Arbinda Nagar. The cultural programme consists of songs, dances, drama & Jokes.

Vivekananda Club, Dharmanagar

On 5th June 2002, the World Environment Day was celebrated by organizing a cleaning activity around the club area . After that a discussion was held on “Sustainable Development’’. On 1st July 2002, the members of the Vivekananda Club planted different valuable trees like Debdaru, Almond, Krishnachurra, Sandle etc. infront of Upthakhali P.H.C and Vet. Hospital (Upthakali). Dr. Sunit Ranjan Nath, M.O.I.C. of Upthakhali P.H.C., Dr. Nirmalendu Bhattacharjee and Dr. Kajali Sarkar, Asst. Surgeon of Upthakali Vet. Dispensary also co-operated with them. After the plantation all the resource persons discussed on necessities of trees to keep the environment free from pollution.

Belonia Vidyapith Higher Secondary School

During June – July 2002, all the students & teachers of Belonia Vidyapith School organized different programme on Environment. They performed a cleaning programme at Belonia Vidyapith School complex and its surroundings. They planted different valuable saplings in different parts of Belonia, like B. V. School complex, Belonia Vidyapith Hostel area & Baraj Coloney. They had done mass postering on preservation of environment and also distributed leaflets in each house of Vidyapith Tilla village. Different street corner meetings and street dramas on environment were conducted in different parts of Belonia city. They organized a workshop for the students and inhabitants of the surroundings to express the aims and objectives of NEAC 2001-2002. A sit & draw and a poster writing competitions were also held among the students of different classes. They created a beautiful flower garden at their school premises.



Bukhrai Samajik Sanstha

On 16th June, 2002, a sit & draw competition on “Nature & Environment” was held in three age groups among the children of R. K. Nagar area. About 60 children participated in this competition. A seminar was conducted on 23rd June, 2002, regarding environment pollution. Sri Surendra Sharma presided over the meeting. Sri Anil Baran Majumder, vice-chairman, Jirania Panchayat Samity was present as the chief guest of that seminar. Many dignitaries were present in that seminar who delivered their lectures on environment. After that a cultural programme was arranged by the members of the sangstha with songs, recitation, dramas etc. The programme was ended with the distribution of prizes among the winners. Besides these they also organized plantation programme on 1st July , 2002. The Hon’ble Minister, Sri Pabitra Kar, Industries & commerce, Govt. of Tripura, presided over the programme and delivered his valuable lecture on the importance of plantation and environment.

Nikhil Tripura Mahila Mancha

On 25th May 2002, a Safai Programme was organized at Bitenban, a slum area, by the members of the society and the children of that locality. They sprinkled bleaching powder in that area and also awarded the local people about the necessity of cleanliness and health and hygiene. On that day they also organized a padayatra with postering. On 29th May, 2002, the members of the society met with the chairman, Agartala Municipal council and discussed about the need for regular clearing of the garbage dumped on roads and modernization of the drainage system. The chairman also stressed on the need of public awareness specially in the case of plastic use. On 30th May,2002, a discussion was held at Shahid Bhaghat Singh Harijan Coloney on environment, health and hygiene and family planning . Smt. Baby Gupta presided over the function. The People of Harizon Coloney actively participated on that programme and listened the lecture delivered by Gynecologist Dr. Mrs. Ila Lodh, Smt. Anju Sarkar, Smt. Amita Chowdhuri, Smt. Alpana Sinha. Leaflets on environment were distributed among the participants. On 5 th June, 2002 a procession was arranged from Gyanmanjuri School to adjacent area with poster, banner etc. Boys & Girls of Katakhal slum area, students of Gyanmanjuri School, members of Adibasi Mahila samity participated in that procession. A safai programme was also held in Gyanmanjuri School and adjacent area with sprinkling of bleaching powder. On 19th June,2002 they conducted a discussion on environment awareness and pollution control, at Nutannagar Girl’s H. S. School. The Headmaster presided over the meeting. On 22nd June 2002, another discussion was held at Rajnagar High School which was presided over by Sri Banshipada Kolai, Headmaster of this school. The resource persons delivered their lectures on environment, and the students asked some related question which were answered by the speakers. On 27th June, the International Anti Drugs Day was celebrated by organizing a rally with banners from the office of Joynagar Voluntary Association for Social Health to fire Bridade Chowmuhani with the members of Jagriti and local people of Joynagar. On 4th July 2002 a plantation programme was held where 16 nos of saplings were planted at the premises of Women’s College. A seminar was also conducted on the same day on “keep the environment clean and green”. Smt Shobha Debbarma presided over the programme. The dignitaries delivered their valuable lectures on different aspects of pollution and remedies.


Centre for Human Development & Rural Technology, Agartala

Vivekananda Club, Agartala


Pushparaj Club

On 23rd June, 2002, an Environment Awareness Programme was organized at Baburbazar Madrassa, Kailasahar, which was inaugurated by Mr. Sunil Chandra Das, Pradhan of Jubraj Nagar Gaon Panchayat, as the chief guest of the programme. Dr. J. Ahir, District RCH Officer, Dr. S. N. Chowdhury, Medical Officer RGM Hospital, Mr. K. Darlong, Rang Asst. Forest Department, Kailashar, were present as the guest of honour. The secretary of Pushparaj club in his speech discussed about the need of environment & sentinel development. The dignitaries made their discussed on forestation. Another seminar on sustainable development was held at Yeasi Khoura School on 25th June, 2002. They conducted two environmental sit & draw competitions among the children of Pushparaj Academy and the students of Jamia Madrassa at Jamia Madrassa & Yeasi Khoura School on 24th & 26th June, 2000, respectively. A rally on environment was arranged from Baburbazar to Tilabazar road on 29th June, 2002. At last on 30th June, 2002, a vanamohatsab programme was held around the Pushparaj Academy Complex.

On 5th June, 2002, the World Environment Day was observed by organizing a sit & draw competition in three age groups at their East Aralia Office. About 200 children participated in this competition. A seminar on sustainable Development and water pollution was held among the students, Guardians & villagers at Devipur H. S. School, Kamalasagar on 26th July 2002. The dignitaries who felt their valuable presence in that Programme were Dr. Jogesh Das, Dr. P. K. Bhattacharjee, Dr. D. Bhowmik & Prof. K. N. Das. On 3 rd July, 2002, a programme on “Environment Awareness & Vanamohatsab” was organized with the students, teachers & villagers at No.2 N.C.Colony J. B. School, Bishalgarh. The resource persons delivered their valuable speech on water pollution, healthcare & drinking water. After that they planted valuable trees around the school ground. Another seminar on “Environment Pollution & Forestation” was also held at Sadhur Tilla Secondary School on the same day. About 400 Nos. Students & guardians actively participated in that seminar.

On 5th June, 2002, a rally on Environment Awareness was arranged from club ground to Durga Chowmuhani area with the club number & the local people. They also conducted Patha Sabha & Patha Natak on that day. Besides these they organized a safai abhijan at Biren Dutta Setu area. On 8th June, 2002, the members of the society planted different trees at the proposed park near Biren Dutta Setu. On 9th June, 2002, morning a sit & draw competition among the children was held in three groups at the club premises. At the evening a cultural programme was performed by the local talents. Sri Sankar Das, Chairperson, Agartala Municipal Council was present as the president. At the end of the programme the prizes were distributed among the winners.


Ranirbazar Vidyamandir


Srishti Samajik Sangstha, Agartala

As a part of National Environment Awareness Campaign (NEAC) 2002 – 2002, Srishti Samajik Sangstha organized a programme on sustainable development at Laxmilonga Goan Panchayat on 9th June, 2002. The programme was presided over by Smt. Joyati Rani Biswas, Pradhan, Laxmilonga Goan Panchayat. Sri Gopal Das, Hon’ble Food minister, Govt. of Tripura was present as the chief guest whereas Sri Swapan Kr. Das, B.D.O. Mohanpur Block was present as the special guest of that programme. The programme was inaugurated by Sri Manoranjan Debnath, president of this sangstha by flag hosting. The vice president of this Sangstha in his introductory speech discussed the need of keeping environment free from pollution and also advised the people to work always for healthy environment. The special dignitaries present in that programme delivered their lecture on how to keep the environment free from pollution.

Voluntary Social Development Organization, Sabroom

On 5th June, 2002, the World Environment Day was observed by organizing a general meeting and plantation of trees in front of the organization office. The president of this organization & Purba Harina gaon Panchayat Pradhan planted various trees at the Gaon Panchayat area. The member of the organization Sri Krishna Majumder & Sri Tapas Bhowmik discussed about the utility of tree to protect the balance of environment. On 6 th

June, 2002, a meeting/discussion was held at Uttar Kaladepa, Budhya Mangle Para which was inaugurated by Mr. Harendra Tripura, the former panchyat Upa Pradhan, with lightning of candle. The TTAADC members, Mr. Chandi Charan Tripura was present as the chief guest. The chief guest in his lecture discussed about the pollution of environment, causes & it’s remedy. On the same day another programme was organized at Nalsing Sadar Para J. B. School (South Kaladepa). The programme was presided over by Sri Harendra Kr. Tripura, Upa Pradhan. The Headmaster of this school, students & Panchayat members were present in this programme. At the end of the programme the members of this organization played a drama based on environment. On 9th June 2002, an awareness campaign was conducted at Niveditya which was presided over by Sri Nitya Bhowmik, teacher. Mrs. Manika Das, pradhan, Guachand Nandi Gram Panchyat was present as the chief guest. After that an art competition on environment was held among the students in two groups. The president of this programme delivered his speech addressing the people to come forward to keep the environment clean & green and also appealed to all to plant three trees instead of one. At the end of this programme prizes were given away to the winners of the competition.

On 28th February, 2002, the National Science day was observed by organizing a rally on environmental awareness with some play cards. All the students & teachers participated in this rally to aware the people on the importance of clean & green environment. After that rally a seminar was held at Ranirbazar Town Hall where Mr. Jadab Majumder, Secretary, Science Club, Ranirbazar Vidyamandir, Mr. Sanjib Roy, Teacher, Raigang Girl’s High School & Mr. Chunilal Saha, Chairman, Ranirbazar Panchayat delivered their lectures on Environment Awareness. During 3rd June to 16th June, 2002, students of this school planted 26 Nos. Debdaru trees around the school ground and also protected them with bamboo


Blind and Handicapped Association


fencing. On 14th June, 2002, an art & quiz competitions were conducted in three different groups. Top three places were awarded prizes. After these competitions a seminar on sustainable development was organized in the school. Students, teachers and the local people from Ranirbazar, Khayerpur, Bridhanagar area participated in this programme.

Ramnagar Mahila Samity, Dharmanagar

On 8th June, 2002, an awareness camp on Environment Pollution was organized at Dakshin Deocherra Anganwadi Centre with village women and farmers. Mrs. Usha Rani Nath, member of the society, presided over the camp. The inaugural speech was delivered by Mr.Debendra Debnath, secretary of Agvadyat Sangha, Deocherra. The dignitaries present in that camp highlighted the importance of plantation with regard to keep environment free from pollution in their speech. Another awareness camp on Environment Pollution was held at Dakshin Padmabil on 9th June, 2002, which was presided over by Miss Swapna Rani Nath. The resource persons present in the programme were Mr. Nirmal Debnath, Ayurvedic Pharmacist, P.G.A.D. & Miss Sita Rani Nath, N.R.C.V, N.Y.K, Dharmanagar who made their discussion on various types of air pollution & its effect on human body, water pollution , Plastic Pollution etc. They organized a Puppet Show on 4 th

July 2002, at Chamtila, Panisagar to make the people aware of pollution. Finally on 14th July, 2002, a one day camp was conducted with the members of self help groups from Ramnagar, Deocherra, Rowa Gram Panchayat at Dakshin Ramnagar landless coloney Jr. Basic School. Smt. Sabitri Malakar, President of Ramnagar Mahila Samity, presided over the campaign. The dignitaries made their discussion on the proper use of insecticides & possible harm that may happen for improper & unscientific use of it.

Bishramganj H.S. School, Bishramganj

The students & teachers of this school participated in a science fair during 7 th to 12th

March, 2002, at Office Tilla Class XII School. Their project on that fair was against the Environment Pollution that happens from the Factories & Mills etc. On 5 th June,2002, they observed the World Environment Day by planting many fruit plants & other valuable plants like mehagani, teak etc. in an out side of the school area. The teachers of this school influenced the students for the plantation on their own ground distributing each of them few more plants. On 21st June, 2002, they made walling against the destroy of forest in and around the school area. Lastly on 18th July, 2002, they organized four street dramas played by “Dakkhini” on a gathered place in one side of Bishramganj market to aware the people from the polluted environment and also from the anti-social activities.

On 5th July 2002, they organized a seminar on Environment at Bhaghan I.C.D.S. School under the presidentship of Smt Bela Rani Dey, member, Bhaghan Gaon Panchayat. The resource persons who felt their presence on that seminar were Sri Meghnath Debnath, Teacher & Treasurer, VHAT, Agartala, Sri Tapan Kr. Bhattacharjee, secretary B.H.A, Ajit Kumar Paul, president , Science Club , Kadamtala. They explained about the pollution of air, the role of forests in our life, the necessity of pure water, plastic pollution and how to prevent from it. After the seminar the participants took part on a Padayatra covering all the main



areas of Bhaghan. On 18th July, 2002, they conducted another seminar at recreation center of Moheshpur Tea Estate . The function was presided over by Shri Samar Munda, local social activist. Among the resource persons Sri Ajoy Tanti narrated about the ill effects of increasing pollution of environment and what to do in this context. A puppet show was also arranged on that seminar. On 11th July, 2002, an Environment Awareness Campaign was also held at Brojendranagar High School which was presided over by Smt. Sima Rani Das. A huge women folk participated on that camp. The dignitaries present on that camp suggested the participants to keep the house clean, drink safe water and also stressed about plastic pollution. After that a padayatra was arranged with the participants.

Birendranagar Govt. H. S. School

On 25th June, 2002, the students & Teachers of this school observed Banamhotsav by planting different valuable trees surrounding the school. On that occasion the senior teachers discussed on the importance of forestry & Banamahotsav. After that programme a sit & draw competition was held among the students of secondary standard. The programme of World Environment Day was celebrated on 9th June, 2002, in their school. On that occasion a sit & draw competition was also conducted among the students of primary standard.

N. S. S, Agartala

On 27th July, 2002, an awareness programme on “Give Earth a Chance” was organized at Nowagaon H. S. School, Ranirbazar. Smt. Gita Das, Headmaster of the school presided over the programme. The Pradhan of local Panchayat was present as the chief guest. Many resource persons were present in that programme who made their discussion on the importance of plantation to protect the environment & next generation from pollution. After that a cultural programme was performed by the students & the villagers, present in that programme. At the end of the programme students & local people planted about hundred saplings surrounding the school. Similar type of awareness programme was also held at Chebri H. S. School, Khowai, on 29th July, 2002.

Ghoroa Loka Samrkriti Samsad, Agartala

Under the NEAC 2001–2002 programme, Ghoroa Loka Sanskriti Samsad organized different programmes at Barjala High School on 22nd July, 2002. Students of Barjala J. B. School, Durjoynagar High School, Patunagar High School, Madhya Bhubanban H/S School participated in these programme. They organized debate, essay & art competitions among the students in different age groups. The theme of the debate competition was “polluted air, water & deforestation is harmful for human life “ whereas that of essay competition was “ Importance of World Environment Day”. At the end of the programme the prizes were distributed among the winners.

Nivedita Women’s Welfare Society, Agartala

On 5th June, 2002, as a part of World Environment Day, 2002, a fairly extensive plantation Programme for planting medicinal plants like neem, Amloaki, Boira, Arjun etc. was



undertaken in the Kisholay Primary School Complex, Kashipur with the help of the Headmaster of that school. The students & local women participants planted the seedlings of the medicinal plants in the school complex as well as surrounding of the school. After the plantation programme, a brief discussion was held where Smt. Arati Kar, Secretary of the Society, the Headmaster of the school & some members of the society discussed the importance of the World Environment Day & the need for conservation of the Forest, Plantation & protection of Environment at large. On 1st July, 2002, an alochana sabha on ill effects of indiscriminate use of polythene bags & plastic related hazards was organized at Gandhigram Balwari School. Smt. Sankari Acharjee, Gram Pradhan of Purba Gandhigram presided over the Sabha while Sri Kamala Rn. Chowdhury, a renowned personality of that area inaugurated the programme by lightning of candle. The meeting was attended by sixty women & girls of that area. The resource persons made their discussion on how to reduce the use of polythene carry bags & its alternative arrangements/ substituents etc. Apart from the lectures & interactive session with the expert, there was also a small cultural programme performed by the local talents.

Sejuti Sanskritik Chakra

An Awareness Programme was organized at East R. K. Pur Girls High School on 7th

May 2002. All the members of the society and the students of this school participated in this programme. The resource persons present on that programme discussed the importance of keeping the Environment clean & green. In this programme different cultural activities consisting of songs, drama, dances were performed by the students of this school. On 14 th

May 2002, they arranged a vanomohatsav programme at Sejuti Sanskritic Chakra & Shamsan Ghat of Fulkumari. Many valuable plants such as neem, pine, etc were planted on this occasion. They also organized a “Safai Abhijan” from Sejuti Sankritic Chakra to Shamsan ghat of Fulkumari. Large number of people of that area participated in that abhijan. They also made a ecological garden in front of this society.

Chandrai Para ClassXII School, Dhalai

A safai abhijan was arranged on 26th June, 2002, at the School boundary & a part of the Ambassa market with the students & teachers of this school. On 27 th June, 2002, a rally was organized with play card & banners going round the Ambassa market and locality. All the students & teachers of this school, villagers participated in this rally. Liflates were distributed by the students to the wayfarers. A seminar was held on 29 th June, 2002, at the school campus under the presidentship of Headmaster Sri Chitta Debbarma . The teaching staffs took part on that seminar, made their discussion on the various process of environment preservation. On 4th July, 2002, a plantation work was done in the school boundary which was guided by the Headmaster of the school. A garden was also made at the entrance of the school. On 12th July, 2002 , a quiz competition was conducted among the students in two groups in the campus hall of the school. The prizes were awarded among the winners by the Headmaster of this school.

M. B. B. College (Deptt. of Chemistry)

Environment Protection Group (EPG) in the Deptt. of Chemistry, M.B.B. College, Agartala, executed the project entitled “Exploration of Medicinal Plants in Tripura” as a part of the National Environment Awareness Campaign , 2001 – 2002 during December 2001 to July 2002. The project was divided into three sections Viz. Essay competition, field work & one day seminar.



An open essay competition for the students of Colleges & University of Tripura on “ Plant Medicines in the twenty first century” was invited through press statement in the local dailies within 20th February, 2002. A plantation work was done during last week of June 2002 by which about 50 medicinal plant saplings were planted around the vacant Deodar garden to the east of Bijnan Bhawan, M. B. B. College. On 10th July 2002, a one day seminar on “ Medicinal Plants in the twenty-first century” was held at the Chemistry gallery of Bijnan Bhawan, M. B. B. College which was presided over by Sri S. Rombei, Principal, M. B.B. College. The seminar was inaugurated by the chief guest Dr. K. R. Dhiman, Jt. Director, ICAR Research Station, Lembucharra by lightning a candle. The dignitaries who made their discussion on Medicinal Plant were Dr. Nalinikant Chakraborty, renowned Botanist, Prof. B. Dinda, Tripura University, Dr. K. S. Sethi, Divisional Forest Officer (Research), Govt. of Tripura, Dr.P. Roy, reader in Botany, Govt. Women’s College. At the end of the seminar the prizes & certificates were distributed among the winners of the essay competition.

Abalamban

On 20th July, 2002 a one day non-residential workshop under NEAC 2001 – 2002 was organized at the premises of Apnaghar, old age home, Barjala. About 60 Nos. students from Nutan Nagar H. S. School, Barjala High School, Durjoy Nagar High School & Draft Council Centre participated in this workshop. The Hon’ble Commissioner of Science Technology & Environment and Member Secretary of Tripura State Pollution Control Board was present as the chief guest and inaugurated the programme with the lightning of inauguration candle. This was followed by the opening song presented by Tanusree Das, a child artist of the locality. The programme was presided over by Mrs. Milan Prava Majumder, President of Abalamban. The special guests who felt their presence in the workshop were Mr. P. L. Ghosh, Project Director, S & T Deptt. Sri Sanjay Bannerjee, president, Mishore Bigyan Parishad, Mr. A. K. Sinha, Conservator of Forest, Sri Sumanta Chakraborty, AEE, Tripura State Pollution Control Board. They delivered their lecture on Control of Air Pollution, Engineer & Environment, protection of water, importance of plantation of trees etc.

Renaissance Club, Udaipur

On 24th March 2002, the members of Renaissance Club organized a ‘sit & draw’ competition in three categories under the “National Environment Awareness Campaign” 2001 – 2002. The students of different school participated in this competition. On 18 th April, 2002, they organized two street dramas at Banduar Bazar and Dropgate Bazar on plantation and protection of plant. Sri Subhash Karmakar, Gao Pradan was present as the chief guest in this programme. At the end of this programme different baby plants were distributed among the fifty villagers. On 5th June 2002, the World Environment Day was celebrated by organizing an alochana sabha, cultural programme and prize distribution ceremony at their club premises. All these programme were presided over by Sri Nitai Deb, president of Renaissance Club. In this programme Sri. Debabrata Sukla Das, Scientific Officer, Department of Science, Technology & Environment, South Tripura was present as the chief guest and the president of the ‘Ecological Society’ Smt. Maya Mukherjee was present as the special guest. The artists of the cultural organization, ‘Chataria’ performed different songs and a drama on environment Awareness. On 6 th June, 2002, they planted different valuable plants at the surroundings of Tripura Sundari School. Sri. Debabrata Sukla Das, Scientific Officer, DST&E, South Tripura and the company Inchage of 5th TSR Battalion were present as guest of honour in this plantation programme.



Adarsha Mahila Kalyan Kendra , Madhya Badharghat

Under the National Environment Awareness Campaign 2001–2002 Programme, they organized an awareness campaign on “Sustainable Development’ on 30th July 2002. Sri Subhash Ch. Das, Secretary, “Agragami Samaj Kendra”, Abhoynagar inaugurated the programme by flag hosting. Sri Gopal Das, Hon’ble Food Minister, Govt. of Tripura was present as the chief guest of the programme. Sri Subhash Das in his introductory speech discussed about the need of keeping the environment free from pollution. He also advised the people of Madhya Badharghat area to work always for healthy environment. The chief guest discussed about the various process to keep the environment pollution free. The secretary & all the member of this society conducted the whole programme with great sincerity.

Aranyak

A one day training proragmme on environment awareness was conducted on 4th

May 2002, at No. 2 Karaiyamura S. B. School. About 50 students participated in this training programme. Sri Asim Kanti Saha, Headmaster of this school delivered his lecture on the various aspects of environment pollution. Another training programme was organised on 7th

May 2002 at South Bagma Samatal Para H. S. School, Bagma, where about 75 students participated alongwith the teachers & the members of the society. Sri D. S. Das, Scientific Officer, DST&E and Sri Tapan Mazmudar Eco Club In-charge made their discussion on different types of pollution & its control. On 18 th May 2002, a public meeting was held among the villagers at Karaiyamura ( Araynak JFM project area) North Part. The meeting was presided over by Sri Pradip Das. A sit & draw competition was conducted at Vivekananda art school, Bagma on 19th May 2002. About 23 students participated in this competition. The prizes were given away among the winners. Lastly on 5 th June, 2002, the World Environment Day was celebrated at their club premises. At the presence of club members & local people they discussed what are the causes of the Environment Pollution & how to reduce the problem and what is their duty.

Sanghadip, Dharmanagar

On 5th june,2002, the World Environment Day was observed by organizing various programmes at the sanghadip training institute. A sit & draw & essay competition on roles & duties of students on prevention of environment from pollution were held among the students of different classes. At 3 pm. a workshop on the gravity & importance of World Environment Day was conducted at the Sanghadip training institute. About 114 Nos. participants took part in the programme. Sri Kripamoy Deb, president, Sanghadip & Sri Uttam Chowdhury, secretary Sanghadip kept their valuable speech regarding the importance of the day. On 20thJune, 2002, a cleaning programme was conducted by the members & volunteers of Sanghadip from D.K. Rd. to Baitang Bari Road. 56 Nos. of ordinary well under Sripur, Dewanpasa & Haplong GPs were purified in scientific method. On the 30 th June, 2002, a Patha Sabha was arranged at Haplong T.E.& Anandabazar regarding the environment pollution & how to prevent it. On 8th July 2002, a plantation was made by the members & volunteers of Sanghadip. Verities kind of Medicinal plants were distributed among 205 families with a slogan “Tree is life, so plant tree & save the lives”. An awareness campaign was held at Balibhum on 24th July 2002 which was presided over by Sri Biresh Debbarma. Few books on prevention of pollution were distributed among the people. At last on 29 th July, 2002, a seminar on how to keep our environment clean & green was organized with the teachers, social workers & students in the conference hall of this society. About 112 nos.



participants took part in that seminar. Few books & various species of saplings were distributed among the participants.

Socio Economic Welfare Society, Jalabasa , North Tripura

An awareness campaign was organized at Kunjanagar J. B. School on 26th July 2002. The programme was presided over by Sri Dilip Kumar Malakar, teacher in-chage of the school . Sri Ranindra Kumar Sinha ,vice president of the society was present as the chief guest whereas Sri Dhirendra Kumar Sinha, Secretary of the Society was present as the special guest of the programme. The resource persons present in that programme expressed their views on the close relation between a healthy environment and good health. Another awareness campiagn on “ keep our environment clean and green” was held at Noydrone coloney J. B. School on 3rd july, 2002 . The dignitaries who felt their presence in that programme were Sri Nil Kanta Paul , In charge of the school , Sri Babul Das, Panchayat member , Sri Dhirendra Kumar Sinha, Secretary of the society . They delivered their lectures expressing their views on maintaining greenery and clean environment. On 6 th Juy, 2002 they organized a cultural programme as a part of this National Awareness Campaign 2001 – 2002 at Jalabasa Community Hall which was presided over by local panchyat member Smt. Joyanti Singha. The cultural programme was full off songs, dances, and dramas .

Biathai H. S.(+2 Stage ) School

As a part of the National Environment Awareness Campaign 2001 – 2002 a quiz and play card making competitions were organized among the school students on 17 th June, 2002. A programme on popular talk was organized on the same day in the school campus with the local people, teachers and students of this school. The president of parent-teachers committee was present as the chief guest in this programme. Sri Ranjaneswar Pal, Teacher-in-Charge, Sri Subash Chandra Nath, Convener Science Club, and other selected speakers discussed on Water Pollution, Air Pollution, Noise Pollution , Plastic Pollution , Solid Wastes, etc. Distribution of prizes were made among the winners of different competitions. On 21st June, 2002 about 20 nos of valuable trees were Planted in front of the School building by the teachers, guests and students and also necessary protection of the plant were made . A colourful rally with festoons and play cards was organized on that day. About 500 students of this school and Bilthai J. B. School participated on that rally by the guidance of the teachers. Besides this a street corner campaign was also conducted at Bilthai and Chamtila on Water Pollution.

Disha

On 1st May, 2002 an awareness campaign on “environment & health” was organized at Tripura Sundari Boys Hostel, Udaipur, About 72 nos tribal – non tribal local people participated in that programme. Dr. Rajat Subhra Das, in his valuable speech discussed the various aspects of health service. At the end of this programme a health camp was organized & the medicines were given with free of cost. A sit & draw competition among the students was held in four groups at Ajachak Ashram on 5 th May, 2002. About 50 students participated in this competition. On 19th May, 2002 an alochana Sabha on environment was organized at Udaipur town hall which was presided over by Dr. Mridul Kanti Paul. Sri Debabra Sukla Das, Scientific Officer, DST&E was present as the special guest. About 400 villagers took part in this sabha. When the discussion was over a cultural programme was performed by the local people. At the end of this programme, Prizes were given away among the winners of the competitions. On 5th June 2002 they observed the World Environment Day



by organizing a cleaning programme at Udaipur Mahasamsan. All the members of this organization & some local people took part in this programme.

Bodhan Social Welfare Organisation, Khowai

On 5th June, 2002 Bodhan Social Welfare Organization celebrated World Environment Day by organizing a colorful rally with the 100 students & teachers of various schools in the Jambura & Singhicharra Nagar Panchayat area. On 15th June, 2002, they conducted a seminar among the students & local people in the Khowai Hospital premises. A safai Programme around Khowai Hospital was also arranged in the public interest on 18 th

June, 2002 by which they cleaned the garbage & solid wastes accumulated in that area. To make the drinking water sources clean they cleared the three numbers of ponds around Khowai Govt. Boys School & Kalibari Subhas park on 25th June 2002. Finally on 26th June 2002 they organized a sit & draw competition on environment in their organization office among the nursery to class VII students.

N. C. Institution, Sonamura

On 16th July, 2002 a “Sit & Draw” competition was conducted as a part of National Environment Awareness Campaign 2002. The students of different schools participated in this competition . The prizes were also distributed among the winners on the same day. On 30th July, 2002 a rally was organized with the students, teachers & the local people to aware them about environment with banners, festoons and slogans. Assistant Headmaster Md. Kamrul Islam of this institution, Headmaster of Sonamura Girl’s H. S. School, and Smt. Pratima Roy, Chairperson of Sonamura Nagar Panchayat Samity also participated in this rally. They also organized a plantation programme in three selected spots like Sonamura Motor Stand, Ramkrishna Ashram premises and the Town Venue of this Institution by which about 350 saplings were planted. At the end of the day they arranged a seminar on Environment Awareness. In this seminar Mr. A. Debbarma, S.D.O(Civil) and Smt. Pratima Roy, Chairperson of Sonamura Nagar Panchayat were present as the special guests. They delivered their lecture on environment pollution. Mr. Narayan Ch. Saha, secretary, Science Club, NCI delivered his lecture on the importance of environment and the protection of it. Assistant Headmaster Mr. Kamrul Islam, NCI presented his valedictory speech.

National Advanced Welfare Society, Agartala

An awareness campaign was organized on 11th July, 2002 at Chowrangee Sr. Basic School, South Badharghat with the help of local club members, school staffs & students. The programme was chaired by the Headmaster of this school as the chief guest. Former MLA respected Sri Yadav Majumder made his short & vital speech on environment pollution. Sri Yamuna Biswas, Pradhan & other health & industrial officials also delivered their attractive & appreciated speeches to influence the ignorant villagers about environment pollution. After the interaction of present speakers to the spectators, one quiz competition was performed jointly by the society members & teachers among the students. Ten selected prizes were distributed among the winners. After this programme the students of class VII & VIII were taken away at Sipahijala sanctuary situated at Bishgalgarh block and they were advised to be conscious about preservation of forest. Celebrating a forestation festival the programme was ended up with a short drama.



Tribeg Social Welfare Mission

A one day workshop on “Sustainable Development” was organized at the premises of Sanghasree Club on 21st July 2002 as a part of the “National Environment Awareness Campaign”. The programme of the workshop was started at 12.30 pm with an inaugural song by local artist. The honorable guests were welcomed by the Director of Workshop Programme, Sri Indrajit Sinh. In his inaugural speech he had dealt various aspects such as aging, Sickness and death. The Programme was presided over by Sri S. R. Chowdhury, president of Tribal Social Welfare Mission. Sri Dulal Dey, Secretary, of this organization expressed his view about the utility of protection of environment in his speech. Sri Sanjay Banerjee, an expert and resource person delivered a valuable lecture on the environment and how to protect it for our survival. Another resource person, Sri. P. L. Ghosh in his speech explained the different aspects of environment pollution. Smt. Jaba Chakraborty, co-ordinator, Nehru Yuba Kendra gave her vivid description on environment pollution. She also proposed a concrete proposal and Motivation for controlling pollution. At the end of the programme Sri S. R. Chowdhury, president, Tribeg Social Welfare Mission, gave his vote of thanks to all participants, guests and members of Sanghasree Club.

Society for Welfare & Social Research, Agartala

Society for Welfare & Social Research organized different programmes on sustainable development for two days commencing from 24th July to 25th July, 2002. On 24th

July, 2002 an essay competition on sustainable development and a art competition on environment were organized among the students at Tebaria High School, Mohanpur. In both these competitions more them 60 students took part actively. On 25th July the 1st Programme was started with the plantation of medicinal plants all around the school & near by area with the active participation of students, teachers, members of Eco-club, resource persons, parents& guardians. After the programme being completed a big rally consisting of the above persons & other villagers was arranged to create environmental mass awareness. In the third phase of the programme a seminar was organized on sustainable development which was chaired by smt. Namita Debbarma, Headmistress of this school. The dignitaries who made their discussion on the above subject were Sri P. L. Ghosh, Project Director, TREAD, Sri. T. M. Ganguly, Retd. Addl. Director, Department of Industries, Pradhan of Laxmibil Gram Panchayat. At the end of the session prizes were distributed among the winners of essay & art competition.

Ganadoot Social Welfare Centre

On 5th June 2002 the “World Environment Day” was observed by organizing three street corners at Durga Chowmuhani, Bijoy Kumar Chowmuhani and Advisor Chowmuhani. In these street corners Sri Subrata Datta, Secretary of Ganadoot Social Welfare Centre and others members of this organization expressed their views about the World Environment Day and appealed to save our environment from pollution. A door to door campaign programme was conducted on 9th June,2002 for the distribution of leaflets with some guidelines to save the environment from pollution with the help of local people of ward No. 7 of Agartala Municipal Council. On 16th July 2002 a seminar was organized at Krishnanagar Boys Club on the theme of “Give Earth a Chance”. About fifty participants including the students of Prabahaman Shiksha Kendra and the local people of Krishnanagar participated in this seminar. The programme was presided over by Mr. Nepal Kar, chairman, Nagarik Committee of Ward No. 7. Mr. Shalil Debbarma, chairman of Urban Bank was present as the chief guest where as Mr. Nidhu Bhusan Hazra and Mr. Debabrata Debroy, teacher Pragati


Teliamura H. S (+2) School


School were present as the guest of honur. All the speakers in this programme delivered their lecture on the effects of Environmental Pollution. They also advised the people to come forward to keep the environment clean and green. On 21st July, 2002 a massive postering was done throughout the Krishnanagar area for wide publicity.

Niet Viana, Agartala

On 5th June 2002, the World Environment Day was celebrated by organizing a programme on “Clean your own area & environment” at Jogendranagar. A one day preparatory workshop was held on 31st May 2002, which includes a door to door campaign on the above theme. The resource persons attended from Jogendranagar, Jagharimura, Ranirbazar, Mohanpur, Agartala Town & Bishalgarh trained the members of the organization and other participants about the subject. The workshop was presided over by the president of this organization, Sri Krishnendu Deb. In the interaction meet some participants had boldly revealed that the stagnant water problem is the main cause of Malaria & other water born diseases. Some participants pointed out that the parking system, servicing & cleaning system of vehicle is not upto the mark which causes water pollution. In this workshop the discussion was also carried out on proper management of garbage , Air Pollution & Plantation.From 10th June 2002, the members of this organization started random postering with different slogans at the Bazar area, College area, office & town center, bus stop etc & all gathering area of Agartala & Bishalgarh. Finally from 28 th July to 6th

Aug, 2002 they planted 28 nos of new trees at Nagraicherra High School with the active participation of students & teachers. The trees were also protected with bamboo fencing.

During 5 –12 July, 2002, the students & teachers of Teliamura H. S. School planted 150 Nos. of Arjun, Debdaru, Chapa & other flowering plants in the school premises. For the protection of these trees they also made bamboo fencing around them. On 13th & 14th July 2002, they organized many street dramas at Karailong, Tuichindraibari, Moharcherra, Kalyanpur, Teliamura area. Many students took part in these street dramas under the guidance of Sri Monoranjan Gope, teacher of this school. A seminar was organized on 19th

July, 2002 in the campus hall of this institution. Many dignitaries of the locality were present in the seminar and delivered their valuable speech on the danger of environment pollution & the procedure to overcome this type of danger. On 17 th July 2002 an art competition was held among the students with a view to make them conscious of the environment pollution. A colorful rally was arranged on 23rd July, 2002 with the active participation of students & the local people. Besides this the students & teachers of this institution also made some play cards & displayed them at the different places of Teliamura.



Teresa Social Welfare Organization

A seminar cum discussion was organised at madhya Laxmibill on 12th July 2002, as a part of “National Environment Awareness Campaign 2001- 2002 “. The objective of this seminar was to increase the awareness among the local villagers. About 90 local people participated in this seminar. The programme was presided over by Sri Jogesh Das, member of Bishalgarh Gao Panchayat. In this Seminar Sri. Eitu Debnath, Secretary of Teresa Social Welfare Organization expressed his views about the clean and green Environment and it’s Pollution which was followed by the speech of Sri. Gouranga Chandra Debnath, advisor of this organization. In his speech he pointed out some guidelines to control the environment pollution. A “Sit & Draw “ competition was conducted among the local children on 14 th and 21st July, 2002 in their office premises at Ranirgaon. About 36 children participated in this competition. On 30th July, 2002 a ‘prize distribution ceremony” was organized at the office premises of this organization. In this ceremony the prizes and certificates were distributed among the winners of sit & draw competition.

Ramkrishna Mission Vidyalaya

Ramkrishna Mission Vidyalaya celebrated the “World Environment Day” in association with Ramkrishna Pathsala, P. L. Home Primary School and P. L. Home Senior Basic School by organizing different competitions and cultural programmes. During July, 2002 two Drawing competitions were organized at Ramkrishna Mission Vidyalaya, and P. L. Home Senior Basic School in three categories. A Quiz competition was held at Ramkrishna Mission Vidyalaya in two categories. A speech competition was also conducted at Ramkrishna Pathsala. The prize distribution ceremony of each competition was held at their own school. The special prizes alongwith one sapling of Bakul tree were given to 1st, 2nd & 3rd

rank holder of each competition and the consolation prizes were given to all participants. In this programme Globe, Maps and charts were presented to the in charge of the concerned school for their activities in the “ National Environment Awareness Campaign 2002 “.

Paschim Zilla Saksharata Samiti, Agartala

On 5th June , 2002 Pashim Zilla Saksharata Samiti observed “ World Environment Day ’’ at Sukanta Academy with the help of Ark & Bharat Gyan Vigyan Samiti by organizing a sit & draw competition among the children. About 289 children participated in this competition. The prizes were distributed among the best ten participants. A plantation programme was conducted by which they planted about 140 nos. medicinal plants at the different blocks of West Tripura District.

Bharat Gayan Vigyan Samiti, Agartala

The World Environment Day, 2002 was celebrated by organizing a sit & draw competition among the children on 5th June, 2002 at Sukanta Academy in collaboration with Ark & Pashim Zilla Saksharata Samiti. About 289 children participated in three groups. Prizes were distributed among the best ten participants. During June, 2002 the members of the Bharat Gyan Vigyan Samiti with local people planted about 600 valuable trees at different places of Dharmanagar, Udaipur, Kailashahar, Belonia, Ambassa & Kumarghat. On



9th August 2002 they arranged a colorful rally at Agartala. In spite of this four street corners were also organized at Kadamtala & Panisagar area with a street drama covering about 2500 population of those areas.

ARK – Science & Social Organization

On 5thJune, 2002 ARK in collaboration with Paschim Zilla Saksharata Samity & Bharat Gyan Vigyan Samity organized a sit & draw competition among the children at Sukanta Academy as a part of the celebration of World Environment Day. About 289 children participated in this competition. The prizes were distributed among the best ten participants. A seminar on Environment Awareness Generation was held on 7 th June 2002 with the students at Jogendranagar. About 160 students participated in this seminar. Another seminar on “Aar Nay Hiroshima – Aar Nay Nagasaki” was also held on 6 th August, 2002 at Sukanta Sishu Niketan where about 137 students & youths were present. During June – July 2002 a cleaning programme was conducted at Jogendranagar Girls’ H/S School area, Pradhan Para & Jogendranagar Primary Hospital area. They also planted different medicinal plants at Jogendranagar G. P. Jogendranagar Primary Hospital and Sukanta Sishu Niketan Premises. On 9th August, 2002 a Central rally was arranged at Agartala with a colorful procession. Five street corners were conducted with street drama in Dukli & Bishalgarh block area covering 3000 population. Besides these they completed postering on Environment Awareness at different market places.

Fatikroy Class XII School

On 1st July, 2002 a rally was organized by the N.S.S. Unit of Fatikroy class XII School with the help of sports personal and the N.S.S. Unit of Pabiacharra Class XII School in quest of “ Water – Elixir of Life”. The rally started from Fatikroy Class XII School & come back. During 2nd July to 8th July, 2002 a forestry week (Aranya Saptaha) was performed by the Volunteers of N.S.S. and other students and members of staff by planting trees in the surrounding school and also a beautiful garden has been framed. A weeklong programme from 9th July, 2002 was organized by the N.S.S. Unit of Fatikroy Class XII School on “ Water is life”. The volunteers campaigned from door to door to aware the people about the utility of water and discussed with them not to waste water and take every possible measures to clean the pond and well for promoting healthy life. They also made the awareness of taking drinking water by boiling it.

Aikyatan Play Centre, Udaipur

On 5th July 2002 a seminar/ discussion on environment pollution & it’s remedy was held at Netaji Club, Garjanmura which was presided over by Smt. Brajabala Debnath, Pradhan, Garjanmura Gao Panchayat. Sri Debabrata Sukla Das, Scientific Officer of Department of Science Technology & Environment (DST&E), South Tripura was present as the chief guest of this programme. The chief guest made his discussion on what is pollution & how it can be controlled. About 50 villagers were present in this programme. After that a speech competition & a cultural programme were performed by the club members & local people. A by-cycle rally was arranged on 6th July, 2002 in Hadra–Garjanmura–Shilghati, Banduar, Shalgara-Hadra Battala area. About 30 people participated in this rally with different posters. Besides these on 15th, 18th, 20th & 22nd July, 2002 they organized different



programmes on environment pollution & its remedy including seminar, speech & quiz competition at Amtali Bazar, Nabajagaran Sangha situated at Hadra, Totabari, Shalgara Bazar respectively . At last on 26th July, 2002 the closing ceremony was held at Garajanmura High School. Sri Haradhan Debnath, teacher of this school presided over this programme where as Sri Debabra Sukla Das, Scientific Officer, D.S.T&E, South Tripura was present as the chief guest. At the end of this programme prizes were distributed among the winners.

Netaji Brigade Social Welfare, Melaghar

Under the National Environment Awareness Campaign 2001-2002 programme, a rally was organized on 11th July, 2002. At least 250 students of neighbouring schools participated in this programme. On 14th July, 2002 they conducted different competitions like sit & draw, essay & quiz competitions among the students at Melaghar Kalibari ground. Hon’ble Mr. R. Das, Pradhan, Purba Melaghar Gram Panchayat inaugurated this programme where as Mr. N. Chakraborty, Ex. A/T presided over this programme. The sit & draw competition was held in three age groups where about 100 students participated.

AcharJya Jagadish Chandra Bose Briksha Mitra Sangha, Melaghar

During 30th June to 3rd July, 2002 a training programme was organized on “Biodiversity conservation” at Sanjoy Ghose Training Institute & Research Complex, Melaghar under “National Environment Awareness Campaign 2001 2002”. Mr. Rajat Gupta, was present as the chief guest of this programme . In his speech he stressed on the importance of organizing such type of training programmes. Mr. Ashish Kr. Saha delivered his lecture on “Sustainable Development”. Mr. Subodh Ranjan Sur, Secretary of J. C. Bose Biriksha Mitra Sangha, inspired the young generation to motivate the society for survival. Mr. Narayan Saha, Teacher, discussed the different types of pollution and it’s effect on human life. Mr. Atanu Saha, Forest Ranger mentioned that Tripura is one of the 12th Biodiversity zone in the world and also discussed the different causes and remedies of forest degradation in Tripura . Mr. S. S. Das reminded the different environmental incidents such as Bhopal gas tragedy Chernobyl accidents, Chipko movement etc. Mr. Khokan Ghosh, R. Gupta, Ms Monika Debnath, and S. N. Barman were also present as the resource persons. They discussed on environmental Legislation, sound pollution, and soil degradation etc.On 4th July, 2002, a street drama was displayed at Maharani Bazar on water and Air Pollution. Another street drama was also displayed at Nalchar Bazar on the necessity of plantation.

Sejuti Sanskritic Chakra

An awarness programme was organized at East R. K. Pur Girls High School on 7 th

May 2002. All the members of the society and the students of this school participated in this programme .The resource persons present on that programme discussed the importance of keeping the environment clean & green.In this programme different cultural activities consisting of songs, dance, dramas, were performed by the students of this school. On 14 th

May 2002, they arranged a vanomohotsav programme at Sejuti Sanskritic Chakra & Shamsanghat of Fulkumari . Many valuable plants such as neem, pine etc were planted on



this occasion. They also organized a “Safai Abhijan” from Sejuti Sanskritic Chakra to Shamsanghat of Fullkumari. Large number of people of that area participated in that abhijan. They also media ecological garden in front this society.

Organisation for Rural survival Belonia

An awareness campaign was organized among the rural women on 15th July, 2002 which was inaugurated by Mr. Dipankar Sen Chairperson of Belonia Nagar Panchayat. Mr. Himangshu Roy, vice Chairperson, Dakshin Zilla Parisad took the chair as the resource person. About 30Nos. of people participated in this camp. The resource persons discussed about the activities launched by the women in previous days in India on environment like CHIPCO movement etc. The programme was ended by planting trees in the surrounding of Sishu Sangha Premises. Another awareness camp was held on 3rd August at Sachindra Garo Coloney High School under convenership of Headmaster of this school. In this campaign teachers & students of different school were present along with different club members & few villagers. The programme was inaugurated by Mr. Ratan Das, vice chairman Panchayat Samiti, Bagafa R. D. Block in presence of some distinguished personalities. A few days ago of the programme the organizing committee had conducted an essay & slogan competition among the students of this school, the prizes of which was distributed in this programme among the winners. When the programme was ended the dignitaries & students planted about 100nos of plants in the school premises.

North East Village Development Society, Majlishpur

On 28th July 2002, North East Village Development Society organized an alochana sabha on Air pollution at their office premises. The programme was presided over by Sri Ramchandra Nath. Sri Jiban Debnath & Sri Goutam Gouala were present in this programme as the chief guest . About 100 Nos of village people participated in this alochana sabha. Sri Dijalal Das, president of this society delivered his lecture highlighting the importance of trees on our life. At last the dignitaries along with the participants planted some valuable trees on the surrounding of their office premises.

Indian Women’s Development Society , Agartala

Indian Women’s Development Society has organized a one day non-residential seminar on “Pollution Control and Substantial Development” on 28th July,2002 at the registered office of the society at A.D.Nagar. The programme was inaugurated by a senior citizen of the locality Mrs.Tagar Haldar. There are about 50-60 participants who joined the seminar & among them maximum were school & college students. Sri Dilip Paul, General Secretary of Abalamban, Dr.Mantu Sarkar, president of Akhanda, Smt. Bharati Chakraborty, a national awardee &Secretary of village Development team were present as the guest of honour and they delivered their lecture on the above theme. On the same day at 2 P.M. a vanamohotsava was also organized at A.D.Nagar Rd. No.11. About 50 nos of debdaru plants and 50 nos other plants were planted in the both side of the road and in the ‘’Tagar Park’’ which was developed by this society. Smt. Usha Choudhury, Smt. Tagar Haldar and other senior lady citizen of the locality took part in the vanamohotsava. These trees were also protected with bamboo fencing.



Manu H. S. School, Sabroom

During 1st September to 6th September, 2002 the students & teachers of Manu H. S. School planted various flower plants of different species in the garden of this school. A student’s rally guided by teachers was organized on 9th September 2002 at Manubazar area to aware the people about environment. A quiz competition on environment among the students of classes IX –X of various schools was held at manu H. S. School. On 11 th

September,2002 students of Manu Tahasil High School, South Kalapania High School, Fulkumari High School, Satchand H/S School and from this institution participated in this competition. On the same day a sit & draw competition in three groups was also conducted in the premises of this school among the students of pre-primary to class VIII. About 60 students from different schools participated in this competition. On 12 th September 2002 in the prize giving ceremony the prizes of different competitions were distributed among the winners. Besides these many posters showing key slogans to make our environment properly livable were also pasted at different gram panchayat areas.

Bagafa Sahram H. S. School

As a part of the National Environment Awareness Campaign 2001- 2002, the students & Teachers of Bagafa Ashram H. S. School organized different programmes to make the students & local people aware about environment. A rally was organized from Bagafa Ashrarm H. S. School to Santirbazar with colourful festoons and slogans. All the students, teachers & local people participated in this rally. A garden was made by the students of this school in their school premises and various flower plants were planted. A cleaning and Sanitation work was arranged by the students in a nearby village. Lastly a Quiz Competition was held among the students of this school. Sri Rajendra Murasingha, Assistant Headmaster of Bagafa Ashram H. S. School was presided over the programme. The prizes were distributed among the winners of these competitions. The president in his valedictory speech advised the students to keep the environment clean and green.

Amarpur H. S. School

During 9th August to 12th August 2002 students & teachers of Amarpur H. S. School organized different environment awareness programme at Amarpur town & adjacent area under the National Environment Awareness Programme 2001-2002. On 9th August, 2002 a sit & draw competition among the students of class VI to VIII was held at 7 p. m. in the premises of science center of this institution. On the same day at 11am a long rally was arranged which travelled through the Amarpur town. In this rally the students displayed various play cards containing slogans of environment awareness & meaningful drawings. In the evening of 9th, 10th and 11th August, 2002 three street corners were organized at different places of Amarpur town. The students of this institution performed street drama entitled “Gaach Katiben Na – Pran Mariben Na” at motor stand, Netaji Corner& Madhya Bazar on 9 th, 10th & 11th August 2002 respectively. They also planted various medicinal & other seedlings in the school complex and other places of Amarpur town on 10th August 2002. After that they prepared a flower garden and named it as “Garden NEAC”. On 10th August, 2002 students of different classes of this institution cleaned the Chandibari complex, Motor Stand and school complex as a part of the cleaning programme. The closing ceremony was held on 12 th

August 2002 where some dignitaries were remain present & discussed about the significance of such awareness programme.



Kanchanpur Class XII School

On 31st August, 2002 a sit & draw competition on Men & Environment & conservation of water was held among in two categories at KCP Class XII School. Poster competition on rain water harvesting & Terrace cultivation among the students from class VI to XII was also held on that day. On 3rd September, 2002 Volunteers of this school planted about 80nos of trees at the premises of Rakrishna Sebak Sangha & Siva Temple. Two seminars on “Water Elixir of life” were organized at Satnala High School & Durgaram Reang Para Class XII School on 6th September, 2002. On the 7th September, 2002 a quiz & speech competitions were conducted at this institution among the students of Durgaram Reang Para Class XII School, Ramcharan C. P. High School, Rabindranagar High School, Santipur High School and Kanchanpur Class XII School on different environmental topics. A colorful rally with play cards was arranged among the students, teachers of different schools on 11 th

September, 2002. The rally was started from Kanchanpur Class XII School and moved along the all important roads of the Kanchanpur proper area. Finally the closing & prize giving ceremony was held on 12th September, 2002 which was started with an opening song. The Headmaster and other teachers of Kanchanpur Class XII School delivered their speeches highlighting the significance of National Environment Awareness Campaign programme. The programme was ended with the distribution of prizes among the winners of different competitions by the Headmaster of Kanchanpur Class XII School.

Fulkumari S. B. School, Udaipur

On 24th April, 2002 the students of Fulkumari S. B. School, Udaipur made a flower garden in the premises of their institution with the help of the teachers of this school. On 26 th

April, 2002 they organized a safai abhijan at Brammabari market. An art competition, essay competition & Poetry competition were held among the students of this school on 29 th April, 2002 and prizes were distributed among the winners of these competitions in the prize giving ceremony, held on 30th April 2002. On 4th May, 2002 another safai abhijan was arranged at Fulkumari S. B. School complex. Finally on the 5th May 2002 an environment consciousness programme was organized in this school where all the students teachers & the local people participated.

Khowai Govt. Class XII School

On 31st July 2002 a seminar was organized at Purnima High School among the students of this school. Around 500 students were present in this programme. Mr. J. L. Sarkar, A. H. M , Khowai Govt. Class XII School & Mr. G. P. Dutta, Retd. Deputy Inspector of Schools graced the progremme as president and chief guest respectively. Mr. J. L. Sarkar, A. H. M, Mr. T. K. Sengupta, Assistant Teacher of Khowai Govt. XII School, Mr. M. Dutta, Convenor, Science Club, Mr. D. R. Paul Headmaster in charge, Purnima High School delivered their valuable speeches about sustainable development & other scientific aspects. During 31st July to 5th August, 2002 a cleaning work was made by which 3 nos. of community ponds, one shun are of North Durganagar under Khowai Nagar Panchayat & water resources of the local area were cleaned distinctly . The work was done by the students volunteers alongwith the members of Sanghati Club. On 6th August, 2002, a colorful rally was arranged in which around 400 students took part to communicate the massage of the theme of this year project i. e sustainable development. The rally was highly decorated with several types of posters & festoons. A quiz contest & prize giving ceremony were held on 30th September, 2002 in the premises of Khowai Govt. Class XII School under the chairmanship of Sri A. C. Chakma, Headmaster Khowai Govt. XII School. Sri J. L. Sarkar,



AHM, of this Institutes was present as the chief guest. Six Nos. of team participated in the quiz contest . They were awarded with the prizes. After this programme, science club arranged a workshop on the view to enlighten the indigenous scientific culture for a better tomorrow.

Tripura Rural Development Organization (Baboon Club)

As a part of the National Environment Awareness Campaign 2001-2002 they organized a good nos of workshops/ seminars on safe drinking water at different rural areas. Three nos of school level seminars were held at Telarban High School, Gabordi Class XII School and Jampujijala Girls’s High School. Good nos. of students & teachers participated in these programme . Two nos. of office level seminars were held at Jampuijala R. D. Block & Takarjala sub jonal office, T.T.A.A.D.C. They also organized two nos of Panchayat level awareness campaigns under Jampuijala R. D. Block.

Tripura Rural Development Society, Agartala

On 5th June, 2002 the World Environment Day was observed by organizing a sit & draw competition among the children who were between 8 to 12 years at L. I. C. of India, Agartala Branch No. 1. On the same day a workshop was also held. Mrs. Sampa Goswami, Secretary, of this society gave welcome address to all the participants & guest. Mr. Sishir Ray, advisor of this organization delivered a lecture on control of air pollution, protection of tree and plantation. At last a prize giving ceremony was held & prizes were distributed to the winners. On 5th July 2002 another workshop of “Sustainable Development” was organized at Badharghat Girl’s Blind School, A. D. Nagar. In this programme the inaugural song was performed by the students of this school. Dr. Santi Paul delivered a lecture on environment & human body. Smt. Jaya Barman incharge of Blind School & Hostel gave importance on keeping our sources of drinking water clean & protected in her speech. The programme was ended with the plantation of trees in the Blind school & hostel area..

Hrishyamukh H/S School, Belonia

As a part of National Environment Awareness Campaign 2001 – 2002 different competitions were organized among the students at Hrishyamukh H/S School on 12 th

September, 2002. The competitions were held such as speech, quiz, art, word game, drama etc. on environment. Students of different schools under the Hrishyamukh Block Nodal area participated in these competitions. The prizes were distributed among the winners of these competitions.

Kalikapur Nari Kalyan Samiti

Kalikapur Nari Kalyan Samiti organized an awareness campaign on 23 rd July, 2002, at Halflong Village High School. The students & local people participated in this campaign. The Programme was inaugurated by the chief guest, Sri Ramendra Debnath, Hon’ble Minister of Handloom, Handicrafts Department. Sri Hemgopal Sharma member of Uttar Tripura Zila Parisad, Sri Diptendu Nag, Secretary of N. G. B. S., North Tripura & Headmaster of this school were present as the special guests. They delivered their lecture highlighting the importance of such awareness campaign.



Khas Chowmuhani Class XII School

On 7th August, 2002 a gardening programme was organized at their school premises. About 50 nos. of plants of different flowers were planted. On 8th August, 2002, an essay competition and a poster making competition were conducted in two groups. The theme of these competitions were water pollution & control & Environment awareness respectively. A quiz competition was also conducted on 9th August, 2002 at their school premises on the subject of Health, Sciences & Environment. On 24th August 2002, a seminar was organized at their school premises at 12.00 O clock. The them of this seminar was “Aids Control & Environmental Pollution Control” Mr. Nihar Ranjan Bhowmik, Assistant Headmaster of this Institution presided over this programme. Dr. Jogesh Chandra Das, Project Director, Tripura State Aids Control Society was present as the chief guest. Meanwhile, Mr. Monoranjan Das, Retired teacher, N. C. Institution Sonamura and Mr. Gopal Das, Teacher-in-Charge Durlak Narayan Class XII School were present as the Special guest. All the resource persons delivered their valuable speech on the subject. After this the prizes were distributed among the winners of different competitions.

Dakshin Amarpur Town High School

On 28th July a sit & draw and a poster competition were held at 8 A. M. in their school premises among the students of class I to IV and Class Vi to IX respectively. Large number of students have participated in these competition with great enthusiasm. On 29th

July, 2002 a cultural programme was held at Thakeharra S. B. School and Rangamati Bazar. A drama was played on “Environment Awarness’ by the students of Dakshin Amarpur Town High School. In this programme the students and the teachers delivered their speech about the significance of Environment Awareness. A cleaning programme was arranged on 29th

July 2002 in and around their school premises. Large number of students were participated in this programme. On the same day a long rally was moved through school complex, Chandibari and back to School to aware the people. A ‘plantation campaign’ was organized at their school premises on 29th July, 2002. In this campaign various medicinal and other seedlings were planted by the students and teachers. The closing ceremony was held on 1st

August 2002. Mr. S. M. Das, Chairman of Amarpur Nagar Panchayat presided over the programme. The prizes of the competitions held during the ‘NEAC – 2002’ campaign over distributed among the winners. Mr. Sunil Ch. Majumdar. Headmaster, Dakshin Amarpur Town High School gave a lecture on Environment Awareness. The ceremony was ended with the thanks and valedictory speech of the president.

Tripura State Pollution Control Board

Tripura State Pollution Control Board in association with Prabaha, Dhalai and St. Vincent Welfare Society, Dhalai has organized the different awareness programmes under National Environment Awareness Campaign. TSPCB in collaboration with Institute of Engineers (India), Agartala Local Centre and four District Offices of ST&E celebrated the World Environment Day-2002. Moreover TSPCB has conducted “Letter Writing competition on



Enviornment” through All India Radio, Agartala. TSPCB has awarded the best letter writers. TSPCB also conducted Sit & Draw Competition through Paschim Zilla Saksharata Samity at Sukanta Academy in the morning of World Environment Day-2002. Tripura State Pollution Control Board also mobilized all the 400 Eco Clubs to celebrate the World Environment Day. The programmes conducted by Prabaha, Dhalai; St. Vincent Welfare Society, Dhalai and Institute of Engineers (India), Agartala Local Centre under NEAC in association with TSPCB are given below.

Institute of Engineers (India), Agartala Local Centre :Institution of Engineers (India), Agartala Local Centre has conducted a seminar to celebrate World Environment Day-2002 at Music College Auditorium, Agartala. The Hon’ble Minster for Science, Technology & Environment , Tripura inaugurated the seminar. He highlighted the different environmental aspect in his inauguration speech. Sri G.K. Rao, Member Secrertary, TSPCB and Sri S.K. Chakraborty, Honarary Secrertary, IEI, ALC also addressed the seminar. Prof. B.K. Agarwal, Department of Life Science, Tripura University and Er. Parveen Agarwal, IFS, Dy. Conservator of Forests, Department of Forests presented their papers in the seminar. A News Letter (World Environment Day special) was circulated to all the participants in the seminar. In the seminar, representatives of different NGOs working in the field of environment, common people and students were present.After the seminar, in prize distribution ceremony Tripura State Pollution Control Board awared the prizes to the winners of Sit & Draw competition held in the morning of WED-2002.Prabaha Dhalai :As a part of the National Environment Awareness Campaign 2001-2002, Prabaha Dhalai organized different programmes during 5th June, 2002 to 14th July 2002 with the collaboration of Tripura state Pollution Control Board. On 5th June,2002, the World Environment Day was celebrated by organizing a rally with the students & local people. They also conducted a seminar & oratory competition among the students. Lastly, a plantation programme was organized at the two road sides of the Kulai area.

St. Vincent Welfare Society, Dhalai :St. Vincent Welfare Society, in collaboration with Tripura state Pollution Control Board organized different programmes under the National Environment Awareness Campaign 2001-2002. They celebrated the World Environment Day, 2002 on 5th June, with the students & teachers of K.T.M.C. High School by planting trees. On that day they planted some valuable trees like Debdaru, Neem,etc. in and around K.T.M.C. High School. During 12th & 13th July, 2002, they organized a two days awareness programme on Sustainable Development at K.T.M.C. High School. About two hundred fifty students from class VI to X participated in that Programme. The commandant of T.S.R. 8th Bn. Nepaltilla, the commandant of CRPF 39th Bn. Nepaltilla outpost, Sri Pamesh Datta, teacher of K.T.M.C. School were present as the Guest of Honour. The D.F.O, Manu inaugurated the programme and delivered his lecture on Sustainable Development. The Secretary of the society encouraged the students to be more active in environmental activities. The students actively took part in that programme and presented some display and dances relating to the environment. The programme was ended with the vote of thanks given by secretary of the society.


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