Paper Name:- Prajavani
Date of Programme:- 27.06.2025
Publication Date:- 28.06.2025
Page No.: 3A
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.
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.
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.
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.