A smog awareness seminar, a walk and the tree plantation drive were held at Government College Women University Sialkot (GCWUS), a release said on Monday.
Women University Sialkot holds smog awareness seminar, walk
SIALKOT, Nov 02 (APP): A smog awareness seminar, a walk and the tree plantation drive were held at Government College Women University Sialkot (GCWUS), a release said on Monday.
The Department of Zoology, in collaboration with the Directorate of Student Affairs at Government College Women University Sialkot, organized an awareness seminar, walk and tree plantation drive to promote smog prevention, environmental protection and tree plantation. On this occasion, Ms. Nimra, Inspector at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Government of Punjab, attended as a special guest.
Addressing the seminar, Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Shazia Bashir highlighted that smog and air pollution are among the major environmental challenges of the present era, requiring collective efforts and public awareness to address them. She emphasized that educational institutions can play a significant role in raising environmental awareness among young people and promoting an eco-friendly lifestyle. She encouraged students to actively contribute to tree plantation, cleanliness and reducing environmental pollution.
Ms. Nimra, Inspector at the EPA, provided valuable information about the causes of smog, its effects on human health and the necessary preventive measures. She also emphasized the importance of reducing air pollution, protecting trees and ensuring compliance with environmental laws.
Following the seminar, participants took part in an awareness walk and planted saplings as part of the tree plantation campaign. The initiative aimed to promote a greener environment and raise awareness about environmental protection.
On this occasion, the participants also visited Dr. Muhammad Hassan Siddiqui’s mango orchard, where they were briefed about mango orchards and various horticultural activities. Furthermore, they gained information about citrus fruits, highlighting the importance of agricultural resources, plant protection and environmentally friendly practices.
Through this activity, students were made aware of the importance of environmental protection, tree plantation and sustainable agricultural practices. The university administration reaffirmed its commitment to continuing such educational and practical initiatives to promote environmental awareness and sustainable development.
