Earth Day is celebrated worldwide on 22nd April every year since 1970, to honour the planet and all living things that inhibit it. The theme for this year’s observance is “Save Species”. Nature’s gifts to our planet are the millions of species that we know and love, and many more that remain to be discovered. Unfortunately, human beings have irrevocably upset the balance of nature and, as a result, the world is facing the greatest rate of extinction. If we do not act now, extinction may be humanity’s most enduring legacy.
Earth Day 2019 is celebrated with the theme “Save Speciesâ€. The theme highlights the need for change and seeks to inform the communities and leadership that action needs to be taken on climate by promoting a goal of environmental awareness through developing sustainable initiatives and galvanizing every human to pledge Acts of Green.
To commemorate the Earth Day, following programmes are organised at Raman Science Centre on 22nd April 2019.
1.Sit and Draw Contest: Time 10.00 am to 12.00 pm
Students can draw picture or make poster to give message to the society on the topics given. Drawing sheet of size 15 inch x 11 inch will be provided by the centre. They required to bring other required material such as drawing board, pencil, painting material etc. The contest is open for all the students of std. I to X. No entry fees to participate in the contest.
Topics: 1. Tree plantation,   2. Save Mother Earth, 3.Energy Resources,  4. Green City,  5. Pollution Hazards.                    6. Cleanliness, Health and Hygiene
2.Popular Science Lecture: Time 12.30 am
Popular Science Lecture will be held on the topic “Save Speciesâ€. The lecture will be delivered by Shri M. S. Bhosale, Professor, Institute of Forensic Science Nagpur.
3.Open House Quiz on the theme OUR EARTH: Time 1.15 pm to 1.45 pm.
Questions will be asked to all students based on knowledge of Our Earth. The Quiz is of open in nature. The successful participants will be awarded on the spot.
4.Prize Distribution:Time – 45 pm. Prizes to the winners of Sit and Draw contest will be awarded.
Students may register their names for Sit and Draw contest on the spot i,e.15 to 30 minutes before the contest.