On June 09, 2024 a one day clean-up drive of the Jamalabad Fort, Western Ghats and an awareness campaign on waste management was organized by the National Service Scheme Units of Canara College. The event aimed to raise awareness about environmental conservation and the importance of preserving the Western Ghats.
The clean-up drive commenced at 6:30am when the student gathered at the designated meeting point. After a brief introduction and briefing about the importance of the Western Ghats, the journey began at 7:00am. The students arrived at the Western Ghats at approximately 10:00 am. Following a hearty breakfast at 10:45am, the trek officially began. The students covered a distance of 3.5-kilometer each uphill stretch and downhill stretch with much energy and enthusiasm. Throughout the trek, the focus was on cleaning up the trail by collecting the disposed various types of litter, such as plastic water bottles, plastic waste, and chocolate snack wrappers.
Upon reaching the final destination, Jamalabad Fort top, at around 12:30pm, the participants took some time to appreciate the natural beauty and enjoy the picturesque surroundings. A sense of accomplishment was felt, knowing that the area had been cleaned and restored to its pristine state. The return journey commenced at 3:00 pm, after a satisfying lunch and a memorable group photo. On the way back, the group distributed waste management pamphlets to the localities to create awareness on waste management. The students arrived back at Canara College, Mangalore, at 5:00 pm, concluding the successful clean-up drive and awareness campaign. 45 NSS volunteers, along with the NSS Programme Officers, Mrs. Seema Prabhu S., Mrs. M. Keerthana Bhat, Mr. Karthik M., Assistant Physical Director and Ms. Apeksha successfully accomplished their set objectives.
The event served as a reminder that our actions today have a direct impact on our future. With the motto “What We Save, Saves Us,” the clean-up drive and awareness campaign emphasized the importance of collective responsibility and the urgent need to safeguard our ecosystems for generations to come.
Report ByMrs. Seema Prabhu.
Mrs. M Keerthana Bhat
