GUWAHATI, June 5: The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) observed World
Environment Day with great enthusiasm and commitment through a series of awareness and
community engagement activities.
The programmes witnessed participation from more than
200 NCC cadets from different colleges of the city along with environmental experts,
academicians and social activists. On the other hand, the RGU NSS Cell also observed the
day with a series of meaningful activities including a tree plantation drive in neighbouring LP
schools and a “Save Bharalu Dialogue” focusing on environmental awareness and social
transformation.
The NCC programme included activities such as tree plantation drives and painting
competitions involving cadets from 30 Assam BN NCC, 48 Assam BN NCC, 50 Assam Air
Squadron and 60 Assam Girls BN NCC.
It was graced by Brig N C Khuman, Group
Commander, NCC Group Headquarters, Guwahati; Archita Baruah Bhattacharyya, State
Director of WWF India for Assam and Arunachal Pradesh; Prof AK Buragohain, VC, RGU
and others.
Addressing the gathering, Brig N C Khuman said, “Taking care of the environment does not
only mean plantation; it is only one part of the responsibility. We must control pollution and
reduce our reckless consumption of natural resources like trees and land. Self-discipline is
very important and every individual must be passionate about bringing change”. He further
urged the NCC cadets to become “mini ambassadors of environmental development” and
inspire society towards sustainable living.
Speaking on the occasion, Archita Baruah Bhattacharyya expressed concern over the
worsening global environmental crisis and stressed the urgency of climate action. Referring
to WWF reports, she said that the world is witnessing rapid biodiversity loss and
environmental degradation. She encouraged everyone to practice the Five Rs — Reduce,
Reuse, Recycle, Refuse and Repurpose.
Earlier, in his opening remarks, Prof. A K Buragohain, Vice Chancellor of RGU, said that the
battle to protect Mother Earth must be fought collectively by every citizen. He emphasized
the importance of disciplined living, simple lifestyles and developing a deeper connection
with nature. “We must learn to take less from nature and give back more,” he stated.
The “Save Bharalu Dialogue” organised by NSS cell of RGU featured speeches by Shri
Manoranjan Das, Former Mission Director of Green Bodoland Mission, and Dr. Robin
Mazumdar, President of Save Bharalu Abhiyan.
The programme also included a community
consultation on the role of NSS in social change and transformation with active participation
from teachers at neighbouring schools. Prof. Sheila Bora, Adviser and Dean in-charge, Royal
School of Humanities and Social Sciences also addressed the audience. The programme
concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. D N Singh, Registrar (Academics), RGU.
