Udupi: Eco Fest held at Sooda Govt High School

By B Pundalika Marate
Bellevision Media Network

Udupi, 12 Aug 2016: Nisarga Eco Club of Sooda Government High School organized Eco Fest at their premises here on Thursday August 11, in order to create environmental awareness among the students. 

 

The saplings of different varieties of plants that were donated by Adani Group and local MLA were handed over to the students who planted in the courtyard of their school, children’s nursery, primary school and each student was assigned the duty to nurture each plant.

 

 

The competition of identifying the plants was held to engage the students in sustaining environment. The display of different medicinal plants and herbs that are found in jungles was also held.

 

Sooda gram panchayat members, assistants of Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project appreciated the enthusiasm of students.

 

The headmaster Ritesh Kumar led the environmental drive, while Eco Club nodal teacher Shivaprasad Adiga explained the botanical names of plants and its significance. The teachers also assisted in the programme.