Nirma University students carry out green rally to create awareness for environment

AHMEDABAD: Students and faculty members of Disaster Management, Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning and Management participated in Green March organized by Nirma University on Saturday to mark International Day for Disaster Reduction.

"The march was organized as part of societal concern initiative of the institute. The march started from Gandhi Ashram and culminated at Income Tax crossroads. Students and faculty members tried to create awareness about the environmental issues and strategies for disaster risk reduction. The steps for disaster reduction include reduction in use of plastic waste, curbing deforestation , minimising the use of paper, stopping open burning of waste , saving electricity, saving fuel, and do's and don'ts at the time of natural calamities," said a university official.

Students and their faculty members displayed messages and information through placards and banners in order to create mass awareness on these critical issues of societal concern. It was the first time that the rally was carried out, said officials. The students felt that for environmental and disaster risk mitigation; technological and community based solutions need to be worked out comprehensively and in a complimentary manner so as to maximise the benefits to society.