Celebration of World Environment Day 2014 on 5 th June 2014 Karnataka State Biofuel Development Board, Government of Karnataka and Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore have jointly organized programme to celebrate World Environment Day 2014 on 5th June 2014 (Thursday) at Indian Academy Degree College, Hennur main Road, Bangalore. The Program includes a cycle rally and walkathon by the students of Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and Jain University in the localities of Hennur - Banaswadi area from 6.30 am to 8.30 am. The cycle rally is sponsored by Hutti Gold Mines Company Ltd. This will be followed by Plantation of Biofuel Species by dignitaries in the campus of Indian Academy Degree College, Bangalore and prize distribution to winners of the competition held on 3 rd June2014 (Tuesday) at Choksi hall, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. Two special lectures have been organized for the benefits of the students and faculties. The lectures will be delivered by Prof. R. Shankar, Head, Department of Marine Geology, Mangalore University and Dr. Bandla Shrinivas, Principal Scientist (Animal Nutrition), National Dairy Research Institute, Bangalore.
Government of Karnataka INDIAN ACADEMY DEGREE COLLEGE KARNATAKA STATE BIOFUEL DEVELOPMENT BOARD GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA & KARNATAKA STATE COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Jointly organizing with INDIAN ACADEMY DEGREE COLLEGE Celebrates WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2014 Theme: Raise your voice not the Sea Level Competitions Held Venue: Choksi Hall, IISc Campus, Bangalore, Date: 3 rd June 2014 Tuesday Sl No Event Duration Timings Themes 1. Poster 1 hour 10.00 am to 11.00 am Waste Management 2. Collage 1 hour 10.00 am to 11.00 am Waste Management 3. Speech 3 min 10.00 am to 11.00 noon Solution for Environment Pollution 4. Debate 3 min 11.00 am to 12.00 noon Food vs Fuel 5. Essay 30 min 11.00 am to 12.00 pm Effect of global warming on small islands 6. Model making On display 3.00 pm to 4.00 pm Best out of Waste 7. Painting 1 hour 10.00 pm to 11.00 pm Deforestation 8. Documentary film 3-5 min 2.00 am to 3.00 pm Climate change 9. Quiz Contest 10.00 pm to 4.00 pm Environment 10. Mime 3 min 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm Climate change
Venue: Seminar Hall, Indian Academy Degree College, Hennur Main Road, Bangalore Date : 5 th June 2014 (Thursday) Program Schedule 6.30 am to 8.30 am : Cycle Rally and Walkathon by College Students 10.00 am to 10.15 am : Biofuel Species Plantation in campus of IADC 10.15 am to 10.20 am : Invocation - Student, Indian academy PU College 10.20 am to 10.25 am : Welcome - Mrs. Shanthi Sangamithra Principal, Indian Academy PU College 10.25 am to 10.30 am : Keynote address - Shri. S. N. Sondur Fellow & Principal Investigator- Biofuel Cell, KSCST 10.30 am to 10.35 am : Inauguration - Watering the plants by dignitaries 10.30 am to 10.35 : Inaugural Address - Dr. Snehalata G Nadiger Principal, Indian Academy Degree College 10.35 am to 10.40 am : Address by Chief Guest - Shri. A R Shivakumar Senior Fellow, KSCST 10.40 am to 11.10 am : Prize distribution 11.10 am to 11.15 am : Presidential address - Dr. T. Somasekhar Chairman, Indian Academy Education Trust 11.15 am to 11.20 am : Vote of Thanks - Mrs. Elizabeth Leena Principal, Indian Academy College of Nursing 11.20 am to 11.30 am TEA BREAK 11.30 am to 12.15 pm : Special Lecture by Prof. R Shankar, Head, Department of Marine Geology, Mangalore University, Mangalore 12.15 pm to 1.00 pm : Special Lecture by Prof. Bandla Srinivasa, Principal Scientist (Animal Nutrition), National Dairy Research Institute, Bangalore
This year the theme for World Environment Day is Climate change- Raise your Voice not the sea level. Climate change is foremost among the challenges faced by our planet, as global warming is causing ocean levels to rise. According to the International Panel of Climate Change (IPCC), global sea levels are rising at an increased rate which is projected to be even greater this century. Coastal communities in every country are hence threatened with floods and storm surges, to which the small islands are the most exposed. The UN General Assembly declares 2014 as the International year for small island developing states. The small islands are home to vibrant and distinct cultures and heritage as well as to rich ecosystems, biodiversity and dazzling landscapes. Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and Karnataka State Biofuel Development Board, Government of Karnataka have jointly organized programme to celebrate World Environment Day 2014 on 5th June 2014 (Thursday)in association with Indian Academy Degree College at Indian Academy Degree College, Hennur main Road, Bangalore. Competitions The World Environment Day celebration was also marked by a number of competitions including Quiz competitions held for college students on 3 rd June 2014 at Choksi Hall Indian Institute of Science. More than 150 students took part in these competitions for which the prizes were to be distributed on 5 th June 2014 at Indian Academy Degree College. The other competitions included Essay writing, Speech, Debate, Painting, Collage, Model making and Documentary films. Events on World Environment Day (June 5 th ) A Cycle Rally was organized as part of the celebration on 5 th June 2014 at 7.30 am from the premises of the Indian Academy Degree College, Hennur Main Road. The cycle rally is sponsored by The Hutti Gold Mines Company Ltd. The Cycle Rally was flagged off by the Principal of Indian Academy Degree College Dr. Snehalatha G Nadgir. The Cycle Rally was also accompanied by Walkathon participants consisting of students and teachers. The Cycle Rally covered a distance of 10 kilometres crossing over several residential areas around the college. During the Rally handouts were distributed to the public regarding the Environment and Rain Water Harvesting. About 140 students, faculties and volunteers participated in the rally. They were provided with T-shirt and Caps printed with slogan and logo of The Hutti Gold Mines Company Limited. The inaugural function was held at Indian Academy Degree College, Bangalore, which started with the plantation of Biofuel Species by dignitaries in the campus. Dr. SnehaLatha
Nadgir Principal of Indian Academy Degree College, Bangalore, inaugurated the function which was presided by Dr. T. Somasekhar Chairman, Indian Academy Education Trust. Mr. A. R. Shivkumar Senior Fellow, KSCST was the Chief Guest. Prize distribution to the winners of the competition held on 3 rd June2014 (Tuesday) at Choksi hall, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore was done by the dignitaries on the dais. Two special lectures were organized during this function for the benefits of the students and faculties. The lectures were delivered by Prof. R. Shankar, Head, Marine Engineering Department, Mangalore University and Dr. Bandla Shrinivas, Principal Scientist (Animal Nutrition), National Dairy Research Institute, Bangalore. Students participating in Painting Competitions, Students participating in Quiz Competitions Judges evaluating the competitions
Plantation of Biofuel species by Dignitaries Inaugural Function of World Environment Day 2014
Prize distribution to the students Cycle Rally from Indian Academy Degree College
Cycle Rally on June 5 th 2014 Flag off by the Principal of IADC Cycle Rally going through the Layouts Cycle Rally with Police officials of Hennur Police Station Distribution of Pamphlets during the Rally Walkathon participants with the Banner