World Environmental Day
1. Title of the Programme : Seminar on the Importance of Circular Economy and Green Hydrogen
2. Organising Department: NCC Naval Wing, Department of Psychology Mahatma Gandhi College
3. Date : June 5, 2025
4. Venue: Mahatma Gandhi College Seminar Hall
5. Type of Programme: Seminar, Slogan Competition, and Poster-Making Competition
6. Objective of the Programme:
The programme aimed to raise awareness about sustainable living practices by educating participants on the concepts of circular economy and green hydrogen. It intended to encourage environmental responsibility and promote innovative ideas for sustainability among students and NCC cadets.
7. Resource Person :Dr. Shivu A R, Head of the Department, Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, Mahatma Gandhi College
8. Target Audience: UG students, NCC cadets, and faculty members
9. Number of Participants: Approximately 50 participants including UG students and NCC cadets
10. Brief Report / Description:
On June 5, in observance of World Environment Day, the NCC Naval Wing and Department of Psychology of Mahatma Gandhi College organized a seminar on the topic "Importance of Circular Economy and Green Hydrogen." The session was conducted by Dr. Shivu A R, Head of the Department of Botany. The seminar highlighted how circular economy models can reduce waste, optimize resource use, and contribute to environmental sustainability. Participants, comprising students and NCC cadets, engaged actively and gained insight into sustainable living practices. Following the seminar, a slogan competition and poster-making competition were held to encourage creativity and environmental awareness. Sravan Krishna from the Department of Mathematics secured first place in the slogan competition, while Abhirami A S from the Department of Psychology won first place in the poster-making competition. Both winners were felicitated with tree saplings as a symbol of their commitment to environmental conservation.
11. Feedback Summary:
Verbal Feedback was collected from participants, with the majority expressing high satisfaction with the content and delivery of the seminar. Many appreciated the interactive nature of the session and the relevance of the topic to current environmental challenges.
12. Outcomes / Learning / Impact:
• Enhanced understanding of circular economy principles and green hydrogen among participants
• Increased environmental awareness and motivation to adopt sustainable practices
• Encouraged creative expression on environmental topics through competitions
• Strengthened the role of NCC in promoting ecological responsibility within the college community
