LUDHIANA:
World Environment Day was celebrated by
Chamber of Industrial and Commercial Undertakings (CICU) at CICU Skill Development Centre, in Ludhiana with students and industry representatives. This function was inaugurated by Upkar Singh Ahuja, president of CICU.
Speaking on the occasion Ahuja said, “Mindless extraction and over exploitation of this small quantity of ground water has caused a rapid depletion and deterioration in its quality and quantity. Rain harvesting techniques would help in effective and proper use of rain water, for improving underground water level.” During the occasion practical demonstrations of rain harvesting techniques were held by him for effective implementation and proper use of rain water. He also requested the industrialists for installation of such plants at their industrial premises.
During the event Pritpal Singh Cheema, Guru Nanak Engineering explained the dire needs of
environment protection in the present days and special attention to
solid waste,
air and water pollution. He also explained the global scenario of the same. Keeping in view the large population of India the situation is alarming so we have to take the necessary effective steps to save our earth, water and air and beat the plastic pollution.
Pankaj Sharma, general secretary CICU, said that efforts at all levels needs to curve the pollution and save the environment. This program will help in creating awareness in the society about the importance of preservation of the environment for the coming generations.
A chart competition was organized on the theme of the event in which six teams of skill training candidates took part and three teams were awarded for their excellent work on the theme. Plantation drive was also organized in which many students, staff and CICU members actively participated. More than 100 saplings were planted to keep the area green. Many senior management persons of CICU and industrialists including Satinderjeet Singh, Didarjit Singh, Gurcharan Singh Mankoo were also present.