In connection with world water day a programme on water harvesting and water management was organised on March 23, 2018 in association with Red Cross unit of the college. The main intention of the programme was to draw the attenOn account of world water day, to create awareness amongst students regarding water conservation YRCand NSS unit organized a programme on the topic “Awareness on Rain Water Harvesting”on March 23, 2018 in the seminar hall to ensure the responsible utilization of water for a sustainable future. The resource person Prof.JagadeeshBala, Associate Professor of Commerce, Govt. First Grade College for Women, Balmatta createda awakening atmosphere through his presentation about conserving groundwater level and proper utilization of rainwater for storage. He stressed that rain water harvesting is the simplest method and, if people become active and alert over the issue the situation of water scarcity can be dealt promptly. He also brought to notice various methods of conserving rain water in terms of digging small ponds or installing roof-top rainwater harvesting system at both small and big buildings& the harvested rain water can be stored in sub-surface groundwater reservoir to meet the household needs through storage in tanks.tion of the young minds towards the water crisis. Prof. JagadeeshBala , associate professor of commerce, Govt.First Grade College for Women, Balmatta was the resource person. In his address he said there is no invention till date to manufacture water in the industries and there is no substitute to water. So it’s a responsibility of every citizen to save water sources and protect them from pollution.
75 students from Youth Red Cross and NSS participated in this session. Ms.Dhanya S Shet, Programme Officer of Youth Red Cross Unit and Prof.Dejamma, NSS programme officer were present in the session
On this occasion Shri. Ramesh, an auto-driver cum social worker of the nearby area was felicitated by the college for his yeoman service.
Report by:
Mrs.Dejamma A.
