Gumla Polytechnic College Celebrated World Environment Day with Awareness Programs and Competitions

Gumla: Gumla Polytechnic College commemorated World Environment Day 2026 with great enthusiasm and a strong commitment to environmental awareness and sustainability. The event aimed to sensitize students about the importance of environmental conservation and to encourage responsible actions for a greener and healthier future.  
The celebration began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by Principal Dr. Shiba Narayan Sahu and Ajeet Kumar Shukla, Head Administrative Officer, marking the formal inauguration of the event.  
A comprehensive PowerPoint presentation highlighting the significance of World Environment Day, environmental challenges, and sustainable practices was delivered by Mr. Subham Jha, Head of the Department of Basic Science and Humanities (BSH). His presentation addressed pressing environmental issues such as climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss, and emphasized the importance of adopting sustainable lifestyles.  
In his address, Principal Dr. Shiba Narayan Sahu stressed the need for environmental stewardship and encouraged students to become responsible citizens actively contributing to environmental protection. 
The event was further enriched by the online participation of Shri Abhijit Kumar, Director, who conveyed a message on the importance of environmental conservation. He appreciated the efforts of faculty members and students in organizing and participating in activities that promote environmental awareness.  
To mark the occasion, a series of competitions—including a General Knowledge Competition, Drawing Competition, and Speech Competition—were organized to encourage students to express their ideas and understanding of environmental issues.  
The winners were felicitated with medals and certificates during a prize distribution ceremony.  

General Knowledge Competition Winners:*
- 1st Prize: Ayush Kumar (Civil)  
- 2nd Prize: Ashutosh Kumar (Civil)  
- 3rd Prize (Joint Winners): Snehal Aryan Shrivastwa (BCA) and Vivek Baraik (Mechanical)  
Drawing Competition Winners:*  
- 1st Prize: Nutan Kumari (Mechanical)  
- 2nd Prize: Ashish Kindo (Civil)  
- 3rd Prize (Joint Winners): Rajnandani Kumari (Civil) and Vivek Baraik (Mechanical)  
Speech Competition Winners:*  
- 1st Prize: Snehal Aryan Shrivastwa (BCA)
- 2nd Prize: Vivek Baraik (Mechanical)  
- 3rd Prize (Joint Winners): Rajnandani Kumari (Civil) and Rohini Beck (Civil)

All participants were appreciated for their creativity and commitment to promoting environmental awareness. The event saw enthusiastic participation from faculty members, staff, and students, making the World Environment Day celebration both meaningful and impactful.