Prakriti – The Environment Society, in association with the National Service Scheme (NSS) of Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector 11, Chandigarh, organised a District Workshop on Promotion and Awareness of Medicinal Plants in collaboration with the National Medicinal Plants Board, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, and the National EduTrust of India.
The workshop aimed to sensitise students about the medicinal importance, traditional uses and conservation of medicinal plants. Mr. Prabhu Nath Sahai, Ex-Forester, Forest and Wildlife Department, Chandigarh, delivered an informative session on the medicinal properties of plants and their role in human health and biodiversity conservation. Dr. Pradeep Kumar, Convenor, Jansamvad, Paryavaran Sanrakshan Gatividhi, Punjab, conducted a practical demonstration on seed-ball preparation, highlighting its role in promoting plantation and enhancing green cover.
The programme also featured a Nukkad Natak on environmental protection, followed by an Environmental Protection Pledge to encourage responsible and sustainable practices.
Prof. (Dr.) Anita Kaushal, Principal of the college, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest along with Mr. Samarth Sharma, CEO, National EduTrust of India. The Principal appreciated the initiative and emphasised the importance of environmental awareness and conservation among students.
