Invitation to the World Environment Day conference in Lucknow on 05-06-2010
PROJECT VIJAY
Resurrecting a river: From words to action, a student movement to
safeguard the ecological balance and natural beauty of Lucknow.
For the first time in Lucknow, students are joining hands to fight the
menacing environmental problems that threaten our very existence. The
Gomti river, which has been a symbol of our religious and cultural
heritage is slowly dying a painful death. If we don’t act now, it will
be too late to stop this downward spiral of deterioration.
And this time, the plans must go much further than scholarly
discussions. A concrete action plan and an organized group of
volunteers is essential to combat the problems we face today.
So here is your chance to be a part of a revolution that will strike
at the roots of the problem and inspire a public awakening like never
before. Give one summer to your nation, your humanity and your Mother
Nature. The adventure, excitement, learning, friendships and sense of
fulfillment will be something you will never forget!
Venue: City Montessori School, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow
Date: 05-06-2010
Itinerary:
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Interactive discussion between students and an eminent
environmentalist on the following topics:
1. Universally prevalent environmental problems and the urgent need for action.
2. Immediate, short term and long term consequences of environmental
damage in Lucknow and Uttar Pradesh.
3. Measures to mitigate the damage, both on an individual scale as
well as on an organized platform to cover the larger issues.
4. Modern methods of environmentalism involving the use of digital and
electronic media, public pressure etc.
5. History, culture and heritage associated with the Gomti river and
the current problems faced by it.
6. Student action plan to save the Gomti river.
11:00 am – 11:20 am
Short inspirational movie on Bishnois.
11:20 am – 11:30 am
Closing thoughts, formation of a student action group and a surprise activity.
Organizer: City Montessori School, Personality Development and Career
Counseling Department
Chief Guest: Mr. Anoop Poonia, National Coordinator,
Indian Youth for Climate Network
The role of environment cannot be overemphasized with respect to both
India and the world at large. Though the environment may not seem to
have a direct bearing on the current problems of our society in an
instantaneous manner, it does have a profound long-term effect on
everyone. Especially in the context of India, where a large portion of
the population lives in unhygienic slums and dirty shacks, cases of
respiratory diseases and pollution related health hazards are on the
rise and it is necessary to address environmental issues as a part of
a wholesome, sustainable development strategy.
For too long, we have been arguing on theoretical concepts and making
elaborates schemes that are never put into practice. It is time to
move beyond the books and talks and translate the ideas into reality.
Therefore, a practical, action-oriented programme is the need of the
hour.
In this regard, students, as young, energetic and educated citizens
have more to contribute than anybody else. The aim is clear—to usher
in a revolution by utilizing the modern mass media, enforcing
commercial plans and reaching out to every corner of our community and
at the same time push for reforms at the highest levels of
administration.
We sincerely hope that you will join us on the occasion of World
Environment Day and give this effort a great start.
Thank you!
Best regards,
Programme Coordinator,
Gaurav Shukla
(City Montessori School, Class of 2010
University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2014)
Mobile No.- 09415005333
Email ID- gsh...@sas.upenn.edu
P.S. Don’t forget to bring crayons/sketch pens/paint with you, you
might need them!
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