Students Convey Environmental Protection Message Under 'One Tree For Mother' Campaign

On 'No Bag Day', Children Participated in Shramdan, Planted Fruit Trees and Vegetable Seeds

Raipur, 'No Bag Day' is an initiative under the National Education Policy 2020 to reduce the academic burden and mental stress of school children, where students go to school without books. On this day, sports, art, and creative activities are conducted. In Suryajpur district of Chhattisgarh, at the bag-free Government Middle School Runiyadih, a successful program for the construction of a nutrition garden and tree plantation was organized on the occasion of 'No Bag Day' on Saturday. This program was completed under the direction and guidance of Suryajpur Collector Mrs. Rena Jamil, which included special Shramdan for the upkeep of the nutrition garden along with sapling plantation in the school premises.

Shramdan Led by Youth and Eco Club

Institution Head Mr. Seemanchal Tripathi informed that under the leadership of Youth and Eco Club in-charge Mrs. M. Toppo, club president Varsha Rajwade, along with students, participated enthusiastically. Students removed weeds from the nutrition garden, took proper care of the plants, and gave a beautiful message of environmental protection to the society.

Saplings Planted Under 'One Tree For Mother' Campaign

Saplings were procured from the Government Garden Datima, as per the 'One Tree For Mother' campaign of Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi and the vision of Chief Minister Mr. Vishnu Deo Sai. Various types of fruit-bearing and shade-giving trees including Neem, Peepal, Mango, Papaya, Drumstick, and Banana were planted on the premises. Along with this, seeds of vegetables like Cowpea, Gourd, and Bitter Gourd were also sown in the nutrition garden.

Garden Becoming a Source of Nutrition for Students

The Institution Head stated that fruit trees like Mango, Jamun, Jackfruit, Guava, Papaya, Banana, and Pineapple are already present in the school premises, which are becoming the main source of daily nutrition for the students. On this occasion, teachers Mr. Rizwan Ansari, Mrs. Sumitra Rajwade, Nan Daiya, and members of the Children's Cabinet actively participated and made the program a success.