Participation in environmental conference

Environment is no ones property to destroy; its everyones responsibility to protect."

Mohith Agadi

The Delhi Government and the Department of Forests and Wildlife organised an environment conference at Thyagaraj Stadium on June 5, 2023, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of World Environment Day. Ms. Ayesha Khan along with two students, Kairav Nagpal (XI-A) and Rewa Upadhyay (XI-B), participated in the conference. Chief Minister, Mr Arvind Kejriwal, along with Mr Gopal Rai, and Mr Madanlal were among the prominent guests. This year the topic of the conference was Beat the Plastic Pollution.

The programme began with an opening vocal performance which was followed by a nukkad natak performed by college students. The nukkad natak was candid in explaining the issues caused by plastic and how human behaviour, both directly and indirectly, play a big role in them.

Additionally, the conference addressed cruelty to animals and the extinction of the sparrow. A short film was also shown to the audience which did the excellent job of conveying how one life is lost to air pollution every 23 seconds!

All the major guests were handed saplings as a token of appreciation to start the journey towards environmental conservation. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal then addressed the audience. In his opening remarks, he spoke about the changes Delhi has experienced over the last seven years, with regard to its ecology. According to him, the number of particulate matter ranging from size 2.5 to 10 has dropped by 30%. The number of "clear sky days," or as he called them, "good days," hiked from 109 in 2016 to 163 in 2022. Approximately 33% of Delhi's territory is now forested, and this year, the Delhi government plans to plant 52 lakh trees. The tree transplantation strategy has been effective so far, as per him. He also mentioned the DPCC's Green App, which has already received 58 lakh complaints and indicated that Delhi's residents are growing more aware of environmental issues.

In conclusion, Mr Kejriwal emphasised how important it is for locals to get involved in the campaign because the government can only take action with the support of the community.

A short video was then shown, emphasising that change must begin right away, especially given that 2050 is predicted to be the year when all hell will break loose.

All the schools in attendance were recognised for their involvement in campaigns and their dedication to protecting the environment.