International Yoga Day Celebration- 2025

 International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on 21st June to raise awareness about the benefits of practising yoga and to promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Recognised by the United Nations in 2014, this day emphasises the importance of unity between mind and body, thought and action, and harmony between humans and nature.

The main objective of celebrating International Yoga Day is to spread the message of holistic health through yoga and to encourage students and staff to incorporate yoga into their daily lives for overall well-being.

The International Yoga Day 2025 was celebrated with great enthusiasm and active participation at Sri Acdichunchanagiri First Grade College. The event commenced at 7:00 AM with the gathering of students, faculty members, and staff on the college grounds.

The celebration witnessed enthusiastic participation from students and faculty members. It instilled a renewed interest in adopting yoga as a daily practice. Participants expressed a desire for regular yoga sessions throughout the year.

World Environment day

The Botany and Geography Department collaborated with the Red Cross Unit and celebrated World Environmental Day on June 5th, 2025.

This day is celebrated for raising awareness about our environment. Moreover, it aims to prevent damage to the environment through human activities and protect the Earth. 5th June: World Environment Day serves as a reminder for taking different steps and adopting various ways to safeguard the environment.

The resource person Ravikiran, lecturer in biology, Mandya, delivered a wonderful lecture on the importance of the environment, how it relates to our daily life, why and how to preserve our environment, and also said the theme of World Environment Day 2025 is “Beat Plastic Pollution”. The world produces over 430 million tonnes of plastic annually, with two-thirds being short-lived products that soon become waste and enter the human food chain. As you all know, the environment is most precious for every living being. Without a healthy environment, we are nothing.

The event was presided over by Dr M.K. Manjunath, the principal, who gave a speech about how to protect our environment and how to avoid using plastic.

Everyone should plant one sapling to create a better environment.

Environmental protection is our responsibility, and we need to create awareness about it.

Environment Day Rally-2025

 To mark World Environment Day, a rally was organized on 5th June 2025 with the objective of spreading awareness about environmental protection and sustainable living. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, teachers, and community members.

Students wore green outfits to symbolize their support for environmental causes, and  emphasized key environmental themes such as reducing plastic use, conserving water, planting trees, and fighting climate change.

The rally was a great success, leaving a positive impact on the participants and the local community.

Environment Day Awareness Talk

 To mark the occasion of World Environment Day 2025, Sri Adichunchanagiri First Grade College organized an awareness program focused on the theme “End Plastic Pollution”. The event aimed to sensitize students and staff about the urgent need to reduce plastic usage and adopt sustainable alternatives.

The chief guest for the occasion was Mr. C.N. Ashok, President of Makkala Saayithya Parisath, Channarayapatna, who delivered an insightful speech on the impact of plastic pollution and the role of youth in combating environmental degradation.

The event was presided over by Dr. M.K. Manjunatha, Principal of SAFG College, who highlighted the importance of integrating eco-consciousness into education.

The program was effectively coordinated by Dr. Nirupama M, Youth Red Cross and Red Ribbon Coordinator, and witnessed active participation from all teaching and non-teaching staff, along with the student body.

Special Lecture Programme on “English Language Culture and Career"

 The Department of English organised a special lecture programme entitled “English Language Culture and Career” on 04/06/2025. At the outset Mr Ningaraju, Head of the Department, welcomed the chief guest and the participants in the programme. Soon after the welcome speech, the programme was inaugurated by watering a plant as a sign of growth by the chief guest, Ravindra Babu A.S., Assistant Professor of English at Hassan University, along with faculty members of the institution, around 11:30 AM.

The chief guest advised the students in his speech that if they make the English mental habituation, then it can bear fruit in future days. Learning the English language not only shapes the moral, spiritual and cultural values but also builds human personality. Resuming his speech, he said that in modern days, success lies in developing personality and habituating soft skills.

Dr M.K. Manjunatha, principal, stated in his presidential address that learning the English language opens the various windows for the skilled youths of modern days.

Mr. Ningaraju, Head, Department of English, opined that language attracts the people and creates so many avenues for their future. Learning English from simple to complex is the only way to enhance the fluency of any language. A person who must have passion and involvement, suppose he intends to learn any language.

Finally, Mr. Sridhar, Head, Department of Commerce, expressed a vote of thanks to all the participants. Ms Kavana C.K. and faculty of the Department of English, Shivappa , Dr. NT Nagaraju, Niroosha , Siddaraju and other faculty members from various departments witnessed the programme.