- MOKOKCHUNG — The
third annual Wipro Earthian Regional Awards and Green Empowerment Exchange took
place on Saturday at the State Institute of Rural Development (SIRD) auditorium
in Kohima, fostering environmental awareness among students.
- Organised by the Wipro Earthian Nagaland Chapter, in
collaboration with the Community Educational Centre Society (CECS) and the
District Education Office, Kohima, the event saw participation from schools
across four Nagaland districts, promoting sustainable practices through
education.
Participants schools along with organisers at the third
annual Wipro Earthian Regional Awards and Green Empowerment Exchange at SIRD
Auditorium, Kohima, on Saturday.
- Subonenba Longkumer, Director of CECS, opened the event,
stressing the role of youth in environmental education. “Consistent learning
and small steps at the school level can bring long-term positive change,” he
said. Patricia Vizo, Senior SDEO, Kohima, welcomed participants, commending
schools and teachers for their dedication to the Wipro Earthian programme.
- Shashank Pratap Singh, Principal Director of the Department
of School Education, in his keynote
address, emphasised education’s role in environmental responsibility. “Engage
students in practical learning that benefits the environment and community,” he
urged.
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- During the felicitation ceremony, three schools — Vision Higher Secondary School (Dimapur),
GHS Chandmari (Kohima), and Rajeshwari Karuna School (Tuli) — were awarded for
exemplary sustainability projects.
- Each team shared insights from their work, highlighting
practical learning outcomes.
- The event concluded with the inauguration of an
Environmental Sustainability Exhibition, where six schools displayed models,
charts, and presentations on waste management, water conservation, and
biodiversity. Over 100 students and 31 teachers participated, exchanging ideas
and fostering collaboration.
