Berhampur: Around 550 school and college students across Ganjam district participated in a drawing competition on Wednesday, organized by the Odisha State Pollution Control Board's (SPCB) Berhampur regional office as part of World Environment Day celebrations on June 5.
Competition Categories and Themes
The event was conducted in three categories with themes focusing on environmental conservation and climate action. For students from Class I to IV, the theme was "Save Nature, Save Tomorrow". Those in Class V to VIII worked on "Renewable Energy: Power of the Future". For students from Class IX onwards, the theme was "Inspired by Nature: For Climate, For Our Future".
Participation and Recognition
All participants received certificates of participation. The competition aimed to raise awareness about environmental issues among young students. The Odisha SPCB continues to promote such initiatives to encourage climate action and sustainability.
This event highlights the importance of engaging students in environmental activities to foster a sense of responsibility towards nature. The themes were chosen to reflect current environmental challenges and the role of renewable energy in addressing them.
