New Delhi, July 2024 — In celebration of the World Environment Day Campaign, MILESTONE with Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, organized an impactful workshop at Atal Adarsh Bengali Balika Vidhyalaya Gole Market, New Delhi. The workshop aimed to educate and inspire children about various environmental issues and empower them to take positive steps towards environmental conservation with 200 participants in the program.
The workshop was graced by the presence of the chief guest, Shri. O.P. Pandey, SDM (Chanakyapuri, New Delhi), along with other esteemed guests including Shri. Puneet Tiwari, Forest Range Officer, New Delhi where they shared their thoughts with the children to adopt and adapt various activities to emphasize practical ways to reduce our environmental footprint.
One of the highlights of the event was a speech competition and a painting competition organized for the students of Atal Adarsh Bengali Balika Vidhyalaya, Gole Market, New Delhi where participants showcased their skills and thoughts on environmental topics.
Winners of the competition were awarded prizes by Shri. O.P. Pandey, SDM (Chanakyapuri, New Delhi) and Shri. Puneet Tiwari, Forest Range Officer, New Delhi acknowledging their efforts and contributions.
Additionally, a panel discussion on the theme “Generation Restoration” featured distinguished panelists such as Ms. Pushplata Rathi, Member CWC, New Delhi; Dr. Ritu Gupta, Principal of Atal Adarsh Bengali Balika Vidhyalaya; Ms.Rama Sharma, Former Vice Principal, NDMC, New Delhi and Mr. Manish Sharma, Founder and President of MILESTONE. They shared their insights and experiences, motivating the students to work towards environmental conservation.
Other notable guests included Ms. Jyoti Poonia, Centre Administrator, Sakhi, One Stop Centre, New Delhi, and Mr. Ram Raj Meena, Sub Inspector, Mandir Marg, New Delhi with their team graced the occasion. Further, the cultural program included a Nukkad Natak by the MILESTONE Group and cultural dance performances, which provided a deep insight into environmental issues.
Concluding the event, a plantation drive was conducted led by Shri. O.P. Pandey, SDM (Chanakyapuri, New Delhi), along with other esteemed guests including Shri. Puneet Tiwari, Forest Range Officer, New Delhi; Ms. Pushplata Rathi, Member CWC, New Delhi; Dr. Ritu Gupta, Principal of Atal Adarsh Bengali Balika Vidhyalaya, Gole Market; Ms.Rama Sharma, Former Vice Principal, NDMC School, New Delhi; Mr. Manish Sharma, Founder and President of MILESTONE and Ms. Jyoti Poonia, Centre Administrator Sakhi, One Stop center, New Delhi and other guests who initiated the planting of saplings contributing to the green cover of the area with a commitment to environmental awareness and the children carried on with the plantation efforts, further enhancing the green efforts.
The program was a resounding success, marked by enthusiastic participation and collective efforts to work towards a sustainable future. MILESTONE has remained dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and action through such initiatives and continues to focus on environmental conservation committing to advancing this cause.