1.CERC-EIACP team, visited a cultural programme, BCRC (Bengal Cultural and Recreation Centre),
at Prakash Higher Secondary School Ahmedabad, on 11th February 2024. More than 200 people visited our stall and the team made them aware about Mission LiFE, sustainable lifestyle and benefits of Millets.
2. Dr. Kartik Andharia, Programme Officer, CERC-EIACP PC RP, Ahmedabad attended one day seminar of Padma Shri Dr. Khader Vali, The Millet Man of India, on theme “Change the Food, Change the Life”organized by Omni Ojas Foundation on 18th February 2024 at Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
3. CERC-EIACP PC-RP commenced a workshop on "Making of Compost at Home"at Karadiya Rajput Samaj Primary School, Gandhinagar. Dr. Kartik Andharia, Programme Officer, CERC-EIACP, explained the composting process to the students. Mr. Karan Thakkar, Information Officer, CERC-EIACP briefed on the World Wildlife Day. Around 50 students of standard VII, VIII and IX and 4 staff members were sensitized and educated about the concept of recycling kitchen waste to organic manure by composting technique.
Mr. Karan Thakkar Information Officer held session on Mission LiFE, Eco label, Millets and Sustainable Lifestyle with law interns at CERC Ahmedabad.
Ms. Divya Namboothiri, Programme Officer, CERC EIACP held a session on Mission LiFE, Sustainable Food Systems with Law interns, representative of various food industry and women home chefs on 8th December 2023 and food industry and Home chefs at CERC, Ahmedabad.
Mr. Karan Thakkar, Information Officer, CERC EIACP held a session on Mission LiFE for the students of 6th to 9th std at Blue Bell School on 2nd November 2023 Ahmedabad.
The EIACP division of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India, in collaboration with the EIACP centre of the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), organized a one-day Regional Evaluation Workshop of EIACP centres for western zone in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The workshop's main objective was to evaluate the EIACP Centre's performance in accordance with the MoEF&CC's EIACP scheme guidelines.
CERC EIACP held session on Mission LiFE for the 8th std of Rachna High school on 10th October 2023 at CERC, Ahmedabad. And
150 Tourist eco-guides of Gir NP & Sanctuary, Girnar wildlife sanctuary and Blackbuck National park on 14th October 2023
Consumer Education and Research Centre, MoEF&CC’s Resource Partner on ‘Environment Literacy- Eco-labelling & Eco-friendly Products’ conducted various activities under Green Action Week to promote Sustainable consumption that leads to circular economy which are as following
Preparation of appeal to pre-loved items such as clothes, stationery items, raincoats, woolen wears, toys etc. that are in good condition. These items will be distributed to the have-nots. The idea is to create a sharing platform between the resident communities and migrant or daily wage labour community.
1. Prepared a brochure on Traditional and Innovative Millets recipe in Gujarati shared by two homechefs of Ahmedabad city to promote usage of Millets.
2. Workshop on 'Envisioning Sustainable Consumption Futures' 2023 The workshop saw participation of people from different fields, viz. Food industry, Forensic science, Sociology, Nature education, Home chefs as well as students, who shared their ideas on what can and should be sustainable consumption in future. Participants were divided into four groups of 10 people each and were asked to brainstorm about what sustainable consumption should look like in future, which they presented later on.
3. Sharing Activity of pre-loved items with full vigor. We received sharing items like Books, Clothes, Toys etc. We are excited to act as a bridge between the privileged and the marginalized community.
4. CERC-EIACP PC RP put up a stall at Durga Puja Pandal in Ahmedabad to share awareness materials like brochures and pamphlets related to Mission LiFE, kitchen gardening, importance of millets etc.
5. An artist's illustrations on the ideas envisioned by the participants at the " Envisioning Sustainable Consumption Futures" workshop, held on 2nd October 2023.
Ms. Divya Namboothiri, Programme Officer, CERC EIACP held session on Mission LiFE, Sustainable Food Systems with representative of various food industry on 18th September 2023 at CERC, Ahmedabad.
CERC EIACP PC RP conducted an awareness session on occasion of World ozone day at Appollo International School . Students of Standard 6th to 10th were present. Total Number of students present were around 300 and We also organize lecture on ozone layer at Science City Ahmedabad. Mr. Karan Thakkar addressed 35 students of the Department of zoology, Gujarat University on the same. UV Index and the effect of UV radiation on humans as well as butterflies were highlighted..
CERC-EIACP PC RP conducted workshop on making of Eco-friendly Ganesh Idol at Kailash Vidyalaya, Saraspur, Ahmedabad.Students from 11th and 12th were addressed by Ms. Mayuri Tank (IT Officer) on Mission LiFE , Healthy eating habits and Sustainable food systems. Nearly 100 students were sensitized to the consequences of unhealthy food consumption. Healthy eating habits and benefits of consumption of millets were also explained to the students. At last, the Tiffin audit form (Calendar Activity) was carried out.
Ms. Divya Naboothiri, Programme Officer, CERC EIACP PC RP held session on Sustainable Lifestyle for women representative of 15 villages of Dhanghadhra Taluka, Surendranagar District on 23 August 2023.
CERC EIACP team put a stall for 'Eat Right Millet Expo' at G20 One earth- one health event, promoting millet consumption and it's health benefits under Mission LiFE.
CERC-EIACP PC RP celebrated World Lion day today with a lecture on Gir and its Lions. The talk was delivered by Mr. Akash Bhatt to 50 MBA Rural Management programme students of Gujarat vidhyapith.
CERC-EIACP PC RP conducted lecture sessions on Mission LiFE , Healthy eating habits and Sustainable food systems at K.R.K Verma School Sola Rd., Ahmedabad.Students from kindergarten to 6th class were addressed by Ms. Divya Namboothiri (Programme officer) and Mr. Karan Thakkar (Information officer). At last, the Tiffin audit (Calendar Activity) was carried out for students of class 6th. Nearly 500 students were sensitised to the consequences of unhealthy food consumption. Healthy eating habits and benefits of consumption of millets were also explained to the students.
Consumer Education and Research Centre, Environmental Information, Awareness Capacity Building Livelihood Programme, Programme Centre, Resource Partner conducted plantation drive at of medicinal trees and shrubs at Greenmosphere park . More than 100 saplings of seven species viz. Ardusi, Tulsi, Neem, Golden shower tree, Aloe vera, Ajwain, Baramasi were planted by CERC EIACP staff. We also organized a tree plantation drive at K.R.K Verma School Ahmedabad
Ms. Divya Naboothiri, Programme Officer, CERC EIACP held session on Mission LiFE, Sustainable Food Systems with “Sweets and Namkeen Manufacturers” at CERC, Ahmedabad.Naranpura (6 to 12 standards), Ahmedabad and also under Mission LiFE to promote healthy Life style and Akshaya Patra Foundation Ahmedabad Gujarat.
Consumer Education and Research Centre, Environmental Information, Awareness Capacity Building Livelihood Programme, Programme Centre, Resource Partner on “Environment Literacy- Eco-Labeling & Eco-friendly Products” celebrated International Yoga Day with students of
Suman Vidyalaya Naranpura (6 to 12 standards), Ahmedabad under Mission LiFE to promote healthy Life style.
Ms. Mayuri Tank, IT Officer (Trained Yoga Instructor) CERC EIACP conducted yoga session for staff of Consumer Education and Research Centre.
Consumer Education and Research Centre, MoEF&CC’s Resource Partner on ‘Environment Literacy- Eco-labelling & Eco-friendly celebrated celebrated World Food Safety Day Ms. Anindita Mehta, CERC EIACP coordinator held a session at Amul Fed Dairy at Gandhinagar on Food Standards and Safety, Mission LiFE theme mainly on Sustainable Food Systems, kitchen gardens etc. Around 80 participants. Also gave a TV interview to spread awareness on the same.
Consumer Education and Research Centre, MoEF&CC’s Resource Partner on ‘Environment Literacy- Eco-labelling & Eco-friendly celebrated World Environment Day life style at Sooraj Hindi High School Ahmedabad. Ms. Divya Namboothiri, Program Officer held session on Alternative of Single Use Plastics, Mission LiFE and also made the students pledge on Living a sustainable
Consumer Education and Research Centre, MoEF&CC’s Resource Partner on ‘Environment Literacy- Eco-labelling & Eco-friendly is organized a 2 day workshop on "Greenmosphere for LiFE" for school students on 21st & 22nd April. The workshop aimed to nudge students to lead a sustainable lifestyle. It consisted of participative activities and interactive sessions on all of the seven topics of LiFE.
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categories under LiFE Mission and Sustainable Consumption and LiFE creatives
1. Dairy Industry
2. Interns of Law
Consumer Education and Research Centre, MoEF&CC’s Resource Partner on ‘Environment Literacy- Eco-labelling & Eco-friendly conducted a session on 7 categories of LiFE Mission, mainly focusing on Sustainable Food System Adopted for the students of Gujarat Vidhyapith Randheja, Gandhinagar. We also organised a Slogan writing competition on "Sustainable Food System Adopted"Results
Consumer Education and Research Centre, MoEF&CC’s Resource Partner on ‘Environment Literacy- Eco-labelling & Eco-friendly has been promoting sustainable production and consumption through its mandate by conducting various reach out programmes at schools, colleges and community level. The theme of the stall was to promote sustainable lifestyle through green celebrations of the festivals and through sustainable routines. Venue: Indira Paryavaran Bhawan; Date 30th January 2023
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St. Xavier' College of Ahmedabad
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Consumer Education and Research Centre, MoEF&CC’s Resource Partner on ‘Environment Literacy- Eco-labelling & Eco-friendly to Importance of Ecolabels, Ecofriendly products and Sustainable Lifestyle and Promoted Mission LiFE by conducting a session Sustainable Consumption, Sustainable Lifestyle, sustainability through ecolabels and certifications
Consumer Education and Research Centre, MoEF&CC’s Resource Partner on ‘Environment Literacy- Eco-labelling & Eco-friendly to promote sustainable consumption, product life extension and circularity, Aap le no otlo - A platform for Give & Take was set up at Gokul Ashram Shala, Gota Ahmedabad. The pre-loved items which are in good condition were kept for use by those in need
Consumer Education and Research Centre, MoEF&CC’s Resource Partner on ‘Environment Literacy- Eco-labelling & Eco-friendly on "Importance of Ecolabels, Ecofriendly products and Sustainable Lifestyle"
Rachna High School to the students of Rachana High School at CERC, Ahmedabad
Consumer Education and Research Centre, MoEF&CC’s Resource Partner on ‘Environment Literacy- Eco-labelling & Eco-friendly Products’ conducted Session on ozone
layer & its importance
1. Army Public School
2. Som Lalit High School
3. Shri V R Shah Smruti High School
Consumer Education and Research Centre, MoEF&CC’s Resource Partner on ‘Environment Literacy- Eco-labelling & Eco-friendly Products’ conducted various activities under Green Action Week to promote Sustainable consumption that leads to circular economy which are as following
Preparation of appeal to pre-loved items such as clothes, stationery items, raincoats, woolen wears, toys etc. that are in good condition. These items will be distributed to the have-nots. The idea is to create a sharing platform between the resident communities and migrant or daily wage labour community.
1. pamphlet on 'Tips to grow your own food at home'
2. Prathmik Shala, Sonipur Village
3. Making of Seed balls
and 4.Workshop on ‘Making of paper bag using old newspapers’ Department of Rural Management, Gujarat Vidyapith, Randheja.
5. Making of compost at homes
6. Rotary club, Aadarsh chapter
7. State Level Stakeholder Consultation
8. Parul University
9. Gokul Ashram shala, Gota
Consumer Education and Research Centre, MoEF&CC’s Resource Partner on ‘Environment Literacy- Eco-labelling & Eco-friendly Products’ conducted physical & virtual session on
“Reintroduction of Cheetah in India” at seven schools in Ahmedabad.
1. Axay High School
2. F.D. High School
3. Gujarat Vidhyapith, Randheja
4. Mounth Carmel High School
5. Pravin High School
6. Som Latit High School
7. V. R. High School
Consumer Education and Research Centre, Environmental Information System Resource Partner on “Environment Literacy- Eco-Labeling & Eco-friendly Products” was conducted workshop on Eco-friendly Ganesh Eco-friendly Ganesh and conducted Competition at Maharaja Agrasen School, Ahmedabad
Consumer Education and Research Centre, Environmental Information System Resource Partner on “Environment Literacy- Eco-Labeling & Eco-friendly Products” was conducted on eco-labelling, eco-products and sustainable living at
1. Vijaynagar High School
2. Maharaja Agresen VidhyaIaya
Consumer Education and Research Centre, Environmental Information System Resource Partner on “Environment Literacy- Eco-Labeling & Eco-friendly Products” was conducted workshop on Eco-friendly Rakhi Eco-friendly Rakhi at Vijay Nagar English Medium School, Naranpura Ahmedabad
Consumer Education and Research Centre, Environmental Information System Resource Partner on “Environment Literacy- Eco-Labeling & Eco-friendly Products” was conducted on eco-labelling, eco-products and sustainable living at
1. Blue Bell School
2. K.R. Raval School
3. Kameshwar School (KVM International)
4. Mount Carmel School
Consumer Education and Research Centre- Environmental Information System, Resource Partner collaborated with Waterman Industries Pvt. Ltd. to celebrate Van Mahotsav 2022 by organizing a plantation drive at Shri New Vidya Vihar School for Girls, Ahmedabad. students, teachers & CERC ENVIS's Team member planted species (total-75) of Neem, Asopalav, Palash, Jamun, Saptaparni (Devil's Tree) and Spanish Cherry (Borsali).
Consumer Education and Research centre, MoEF&CC's Environmental Information System, Resource Partner Participated in the Environmental Awareness Rally organized by Shri New Vidyavihar for Girls, Navavadaj, managed by Shri Sankalchand Bapuji Education Trust. 1200 students, teachers, school staff and CERC ENVIS team members participated in the rally covering 3.5 km of Navavadaj area, Ahmedabad.
Consumer Education and Research Centre, MoEF&CC's ENVIS's Resource partner on “Environment Literacy- Eco-Labeling & Eco-friendly Products” celebrated International Yoga Day at Blue Bell School(6 to 12 standards), Ahmedabad under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, (MoEF&CC) certified free certificate Laboratory Technicians for Energy Efficiency, Star Labeling and other Electrical Testing for Environmental Criteria". The Course is offered by CERC-ENVIS Resource Partner, supported by MoEF&CC. CERE ENVIS successfully conducted an Inaugural ceremony for Green Skill Development Programme Certificate courses. The students enrolled regular courses Lectures , prectical & Field Visit by course In-charge and other Faclulty and Valedictory Function
Consumer Education and Research Centre, MoEF&CC's ENVIS's Resource Partner in collaboration with Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board, ENVIS’s Hub is conducting an Online Poster Making Competition on the theme of 'Your Idea of Eco-friendly Lifestyle' under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme Results: Online Poster Making Competition under EBSB
Webinar Webinar on 'Elimination of Single Use Plastics' jointly organized by Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board ENVIS's Hub and Consumer Education & Research Centre ENVIS's Resource Partner under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Programme.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, (MoEF&CC) certified free certificate course on “Laboratory Assistant for Eco-friendly Food Testing Laboratory” and “Laboratory Technicians for Energy Efficiency, Star Labeling and other Electrical Testing for Environmental Criteria". The Course is offered by CERC-ENVIS Resource Partner, supported by MoEF&CC. First Phase of the programme constituted of the Selection Process which had Telephonic/ Online interviews, Written Examination and Personal Interviews pics and CERE ENVIS successfully conducted an Inaugural ceremony for Green Skill Development Programme Certificate courses. The students enrolled regular Food and Electrical courses Lectures, prectical & Field Visit by course In-charge and other Faclulty and Valedictory Function of GSDP 2021-22.
National Consumer Rights Day 24 December 2021, Consumer Education and Research Centre- Environmental Information System, Resource Partner has Successfully conducted the webinar in collaboration with Government Engineering College, Modasa, Gujarat under EK Bharat Shrestha Bharat Programme
National Consumer Rights Day at DP High School, Ahmedabad. An awareness programme was organized by Consumer Education and Research Centre on Consumer Rights and regulations, Eco-labelling & Eco-friendly products.
Consumer Education and Research Centre, ENVIS RP in collaboration with Centre for Studies in Rural Management, Gujarat Vidyapith is conducting a three day webinar series on 'Consumer Rights & Sustainable Consumption' Day 1, Information on 'Consumer Rights and Responsibilities' & 'Consumer Grievances & redressal along with case studies' Day 2 , Information on 'Right to A Healthy Environment' & 'Sharing Community - Leading to Sustainable Consumption along with case studies' and Day 3 , Information on 'CERC Efforts to promote Community - Sharing' & Briefing session on Project work along with case studies' were shared with the participants.
On the Occasion of World Ozone Day, Consumer Education and Research Centre, MoEF&CC's Environmental Information System, Resource Partner on 'Environment Literacy- Eco-labeling & Eco-friendly Products' in collaboration with Government Arts & Commerce College, Jafrabad is conducting an webinar on Responsible Consumption. The objective is to create awareness on significance of ozone layer and sustainable consumption among college students and seminar on 'Role of Voluntary Consumer Organizations in Sustainable Consumption & Healthy Lifestyle' and a webinar on 'Responsible Consumption' . During the seminar & Webinar, significance of ozone layer, Ozone Treaties, SDGs related to Ozone layer, significance of Montreal protocol were explained to the audience.
CERC ENVIS celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi in an Eco-friendly way to promote green festivals. During the celebration, we distributed seed (Tulsi) balls among the staff. We have also prepared a poster on 'Tips to celebrate Eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi'
On the occasion of Rakshabandhan, CERC ENVIS conducteed a workshop on 'Making of eco-friendly/ Homemade Rakhi'. The objective was to promote the celebration of the festival in an environment friendly way.
Plantation by CERC ENVIS Team on the occasion of Van Mahotsav
Consumer Education and Research Centre, MoEF&CC’s ENVIS’s Resource Partner on 'Environment Literacy- Eco-labelling and Eco-friendly products' is conducting a webinar on 'Restoration of Ecosystem’ on the occasion of World Environment Day 2021.On the eve of World Environment Day, 5th June, 2021, CERC - ENVIS RP conducted a Webinar on "Restoration of Ecosystem". Dr. Shahenaz Jadeja and Shri Setu Shah gave a very insightful speech on land reclamation and Water resource rejuvenation. CERC ENVIS RP organized an online poster making competition on the theme of 'Ecosystem Restoration' (standard V to X). Have a look on all the beautiful posters prepared by students.
Consumer Education and Research Centre, ENVIS’s Resource partner on “Environment Literacy –Eco-labeling & Eco-friendly Products’ in collaboration with Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board ENVIS’s hub on ‘Status of Environment and Related Issues’ is conducting a webinar CERC ENVIS is organizing an online short video/ GIF/ photo collage competition on the theme of 'Ýour Contribution towards Sustainable Living' under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, (MoEF&CC) certified free certificate course on “Laboratory Assistant for Eco-friendly Food Testing Laboratory” and “Laboratory Technicians/Technical Assistants for Energy efficiency, Star labelling and other electrical testing for Environmental Criteria”. The Course is offered by CERC-ENVIS Resource Partner, supported by MoEF&CC, GOI under Green Skill Development Programme. Any Science Graduate except Maths & Physics may apply before 24 January 2021. CERE ENVIS successfully conducted an Inaugural ceremony for Green Skill Development Programme Certificate courses on 09.02.2021. The students enrolled regular Lectures and prectical by course In-charge and other Faclulty.
AWARENESS ABOUT OUR CONSUMER RIGHTS on 3rd January, 2021 (Sunday) at 9:00 am onwards. All these rules and regulations, rights and responsiblities regarding consumer rights will be shared in this live program by Meghavi Joshi (CAC - Deputy Manager) and Divya Namboothiri (ENVIS -Programme officer) of A non-profit, non-government body which is there for protection and promotion of consumer interests that is CERC (Consumer Education and Research Centre). so all parents and students are requested to grab this fruitful opportunity and not to miss this chance because it will save us from being cheated. We are delighted to inform that virtually we were able to reach out to more than 18,000 viewers.
CERC - ENVIS RP Celebrated National Consumer Day by conducting a webinar with school children of D.P. High school Ahmedabad on 24-12-2020.
A webinar on "Sharing Community: A goal towards sustainable consumption" was successfully conducted at CERC. The objective was to make mass aware about usage of material products, energy and immaterial services in such a way that their use minimizes impacts on the environment. Dr. Gopichandran Ramachandran, Professor NTPC School of Business and Former Director at Vigyan Prasar breifly explained the importance of sustainable consumption & Mr.Mahesh Pandya Director Paryavaran Mitra share his views on responsibilities of producers & consumers. Ms. Anindita Mehata shared CERC ENVIS activities & Ms. Divya Namboothiri share past experiences of "Sharing" activities by CERC.
A workshop conducted on "Steps to make eco-friendly Floor cleaner & making of liquid hand wash from leftover pieces of soap bar at home by CERC ENVIS. Sharing sustainable practices with "HOME MAKERS" & promoting sustainable living. No waste is a WASTE.
Green Consumer Day is celebrated on September 28th every year to create an awareness of bringing a green and clean pollution-free environment. This day also depicts the issues and impacts of consumerism over the environment. CERC ENVIS RP is conducting an "Online Poster Making Competition" on the same.
National Consumers Week Celebration: Awareness Programme for School students conducted by CERC officials Gujarat and Government Officials. Students were educated about Adulteration in food, Food Safety Standards, manipulation and alteration in weighing methods, Misleading Advertisements, Consumer awareness against services and products and ecolabelling and environmentally products.
Sharing Community: Children enjoying the perks of Sharing!
CERC-ENVIS RP has launched its Green Skill Development Programme Certificate Course on “Laboratory Technicians /Technical Assistants for Energy Efficiency, Star Labeling and other Electrical Testing for Environmental Criteria” and "“Laboratory Assistant for Eco-Friendly Food Testing Laboratory”. First Phase of the programme constituted of the Selection Process which had Telephonic/Skype interviews, Written Examination and Personal Interviews pics and Inaugural Function and Lactures and Valedictory Function of GSDP 2019-20
Students from Dantiwada Agricultural UniversityStudents from Dantiwada Agricultural University visited CERC on 5.12.2019. Dr Ashoka Ghosh addressed the students and gave a lecture on Eco labelling schemes and Environmentally friendly Products.
A Demonstration on "How to make compost" by CERC-ENVIS RP team.Composting is the biological decomposition of organic waste such as food or plant material by bacteria, fungi, and other organisms under controlled aerobic conditions. The end result of composting is an accumulation of partially decayed organic matter called compost which has both environmental & commercial value. Composting
For the awareness among communities for sustainable environment.
India (Ahmedabad, Gujarat) based Consumer Education and Research Centre along with #cercenvis has started its Green Action Fund activities by targeting School Students and educating them about sustainable consumption by promoting inclusion through sharing. Inclusivity among children not only promotes sustainability but also bridges the gap between children belonging to different economic backgrounds.
PlasterofParis has an adverse impact on environment. So this festive, lets take a step closer to environment and opt for Eco-friendly Ganesha ! CERC-ENVIS team gave a presentation on environmental impacts of PoP's and various measures taken by people and government to curb environmentalpollution. An Ecofriendly way of making Ganesha idol using Peepal leaves and decorated with Flowers Haldi, Kumkum and Bhasm was also demonstrated.
An Outreach activity at Gujarat Commerce College, Ahmedabad on 26th July 2019. Students and faculties were made aware of our activities and objectives by CERC and CERC-ENVIS Team.
Van Mahotsav is an annual tree planting festival celebrated in the first week of July. During this festival thousand of trees are planted all over India. As a part of this festival, 100 trees were donated by IPMA - Indian Pump manufacturer's association. Mr Bharat Patel - ex-President (IPMA), Mr Utkarsh Chhaya - Technical Advisor and Mr Uday Mawani - CEO - CERC inaugurated the event by planting trees in CERC campus premises followed by the entire CERC employees.
On 5th June2019, CERC - ENVIS team conducted an in house celebration of World Environment Day with CERC staff. The programme began with a brief introduction on the objective behind the celebration of world environment day and its theme by Dr Ashoka Ghosh (ENVIS). Further, a small presentation was made by Ms Divya Namboothiri (ENVIS) on air pollution and its effect on health and the environment. The participants were requested to attend a questionnaire of 10 questions on air pollution and its effects. They were also shown three videos by the UN and MoEF&CC.Followed by a pledge to donate a tree wherein Dr Ghosh requested the participants to donate a tree and to donate raincoats and umbrellas for the underprivileged through “Aap le no Otlo” – A sharing Platform. The participants were also requested to take up #TheMaskChallenge and post their photos via social media to spread awareness on the theme. The programme concluded by a recital of a Gujarati poem on the environment by Ms Meenal Shukla (CERC Staff). From ENVIS team, all the CERC Staff members have gifted a Spider plant which is known to absorb indoor air pollution.
As a part of ENVIS objective on the dissemination of information on our thematic mandate, CERC - ENVIS team, conducted an in-house awareness program on “Eco-labelling and Eco-Products”. Wherein all the topics on the eco label like what does a label mean, different eco-labels of different product categories and its significance, benefits of eco-labelling schemes, greenwashing, types of eco-labels and eco products were covered. Eventually concluding the program with green tips and steps one can take at an individual level for a sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle. Around 80 students from The Maharaja Agrasen Vidyalaya, Ahmedabad and 7 members from the Rotary Club attended the program on different days in the month of May.
A National Review Meet was organized by ENVIS Secretariat, on Tuesday 2nd of April,2019 at MoEF&CC, Jor Bagh, New Delhi. Representatives from all the ENVIS centres showcased their activities and knowledge products. Shri C.K Mishra Secretary, MoEF&CC, inaugurated the exhibition.Dr. Anandi Subramaniam Principal Advisor felicitated all the ENVIS centre coordinators with a certificate of appreciation. From CERC ENVIS, Dr Ashoka Ghosh Programme Officer and Ms Divya Namboothiri participated in the event.
To celebrate World Consumer Rights Day CERC along with CERCENVIS Resource Partner organised a programme for school students. They were briefed about the importance of WCRD and the activities of the ENVIS Project. Made them aware of the importance of eco-friendly life. They were also briefed about the major consumer grievances that CERC receives and initiatives taken by CERC in consumer interest. The ConsumersInternational WCRD theme this year focuses on ‘Trusted Smart Products’ and consumer organizations around the world are campaigning to improve the security, data, consumer protection and accessibility of smart products.
CERC-ENVIS Resource partner celebrated World Consumer Rights Week (13-16 March 2018) to mark World Consumer Rights Day which falls on March 15 by joining a global campaign calling for fairer digital marketplaces. We have orgainsed a Posters Competitions. and Slogan Competitions.
World Wetlands Day (WWD) is celebrated every year on 2nd February to commemorate the signing of the International Treaty, ‘Ramsar Convention on Wetlands –1971’ for the conservation of wetlands at the global level. India is also a party to the Convention since 1982 and has so far identified 26 wetlands as Ramsar sites across the country covering 15 states.
CERC-ENVIS RP celebrates World Wetlands Day. We have distributed posters in black & white and asked them to colour.
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