Green Campus Program Launched at KiiT International School

Following the footsteps of Founder, Prof. Achyuta Samanta, KiiT International School (KiiT-IS) launched the green campus initiative and conducted an insightful webinar on the occasion of World Environment Day. The programme was envisioned under the leadership of Chairperson, KiiT-IS, Dr. Mona Lisa Bal. This session was hosted to mark the beginning of the UN decade on ecosystem restoration. With a line-up of eminent speakers like Dr. V. P. Upadhyay, Advisor (Rtd.), MoEF & CC, Government of India; Mr. Aditya Pundir, South Asia The Climate Reality Project India; Mr. Prafulla Dhal, General Manager and State Head-Sparsh Social Foundation; and Ms Sheetal Antil, Program Manager, The Climate Reality Project India), the session addressed topics such as climate change and restoration of biodiversity in the state as well as the nation. The need for the rise of green campuses and initiative by educational institutions was also discussed as a stepping stone towards a greener tomorrow.