Two-Day Workshop on “Lifestyle for the Environment: Sustainable Living for a Greener Future” commences at JGND Punjab State Open University
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ August 21,2024
Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University (JGND PSOU), Patiala, in collaboration with Punjab Pollution Control Board is organising two-day workshop titled “Lifestyle for the Environment: Sustainable Living for a Greener Future” from 21-22 August 2024. The workshop commenced with the inaugural session on 21 August 2024 in the Academic Block of the University. Distinguished guests for the session were Baba Sewa Singh ji, a distinguished social worker and environmentalist from Khadoor Sahib, Prof. (Dr.) Adarsh Pal Vig, Chairman, Punjab Pollution Control Board, Er. Gurkaran Singh, Environmental Engineer, Punjab Pollution Control Board, Prof. (Dr.) Sarabjeet Singh Renuka, Professor, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana.
Prof. (Dr.) Karamjeet Singh, Vice-Chancellor, JGND PSOU welcomed the distinguished guests. In his welcome address, Prof. Karamjeet Singh emphasized the critical importance of sustainable living and reaffirmed the university’s dedication to environmental initiatives. Prof. (Dr.) Baljit Singh Khehra, Registrar (O), JGND PSOU, provided an overview of the workshop’s theme in his address and highlighted the urgent need for sustainable practices in contemporary society. Dr. Sarabjeet Singh Renuka, in his keynote address, offered invaluable insights into sustainable agricultural practices and their broader environmental implications. Er. Gurkaran Singh discussed the vital role of regulatory frameworks in promoting environmental protection. Chief Guest Baba Sewa Singh Ji talked about the impact of grassroots environmental initiatives and the importance of community involvement. Prof. (Dr.) Gurdip Singh Batra, Dean Academic Affairs, JGND PSOU presented the vote of thanks. The inaugural session of the workshop concluded with a plantation drive at the Academic Block of JGND PSOU, at Govt. (State) College of Education, Patiala. The dignitaries, guests, and attendees participated in the tree plantation drive underscoring the workshop’s focus on practical environmental action.
Panelists of the workshop Dr. Onkar Singh, Punjabi University Patiala, Dr. Manbeer Kaur, Head, Life Sciences, Khalsa College Garhshankar, and Dr. Shilpi Verma, Thapar University Patiala will be exploring issues related to energy and water conservation, waste management, and the reduction of single-use plastics. Strategies for advancements of environmental sustainability will be explored in this two-day workshop. The workshop is being attended by faculty, staff, and research scholars of different institutes from Punjab.
