Leh: World Environment Day was celebrated today at Jamyang School. The theme for the day was ‘Only One Earth’. The objective was to create awareness about the protection of environment. The event was organised by the Health Department Leh.
Chief Medical Officer, Leh, Dr Nurzin Angmo spoke about the significance of this day and why we celebrate this day. She shared that World Environment Day 2022 is celebrated under the theme ‘Only One Earth’ highlighting the need to live sustainably and in harmony with nature by bringing transformative changes through choices towards cleaner, greener lifestyles. Further, she said that planet is our home whose finite resources humanity must safeguard.
Earlier, Secretary, Jamyang School, Padma Yangchan, addressed the gathering regarding the World Environment Day and enlightened the gathering about the significance of this day. She said that it is a day for promoting worldwide awareness and action for the environment. Further, she added that over the years, it has grown to be the largest global platform for environmental public outreach and is celebrated by millions of people across the world.
Students from Jamyang School, Leh spoke on World Environment Day.
Students participate in painting competition and prize was also distributed among the top three winners.
The event ended with a vote of thanks given by Dr Stanzin Jamyang.
Later, a plantation drive was carried out within the campus by guests, students and the faculty members.
