Campaign reaches KC School, HS Paloura
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 13: The Mayor Jammu , Rajinder Sharma today took the ongoing anti-polythene and anti-plastic campaign to KC International School and Government Higher Secondary School, Paloura and educated the students on hazards of using polythene and plastic made materials in daily life.
The Mayor congratulated the students for achieving success in 10th and 12th class examinations.
The students and staff of these schools joined the anti-polythene campaign and pledged their full support for the success of the move.
They said that they will feel proud for becoming a part of history by joining the movement.
School authorities of these institutions assured that their 100 students shall participate in the walk scheduled for May 26 to aware masses to stop use of polythene and plastic made materials.
JMC councillors Mahinder Kumar was present at KC International School while councillor Rajni Bala was present at Government Higher Secondary School Paloura.
On this occasion many students and staff members filled the Commitment Certificate using the app to join the campaign.
Students and the staff of these schools said that they shall now use carry bags made of biodegradable materials to lower the hazards to environment.
Responding to the overwhelming support, the Mayor expressed confidence with that such motivated students and staff of educational institutions supporting the campaign, Jammu will be free from polythene and plastic made things within a month.
A debate on ‘Hazards of Polythene Products’ was also organised in these schools.
At KC International School Principal, Anupama Sinha also addressed the students and winners of debate were awarded.
Thus, Ananya Sharma got first prize, Saachi Sundeep Bhat, 2nd while the third prize was shared by Avish Bhat and Ridhima Khajuria.
At Government Higher Secondary School Paloura the Principal Sunita Chadda and Vice Principal, Anjana Gupta distributed prizes among the winners. Thus, Pooja won 1st prize, Ashish, 2nd while the third prize was shared by Nandini and Arti.
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