Agurchand Manmull Jain College and CAG Chennai Collaborate to Launch Climate Action Month
Chennai, July 1, 2023 – The Internal Quality Assurance Cell of Agurchand Manmull Jain College (AMJC) has collaborated with Citizen Consumer and Civic Action Group (CAG) Chennai, for their ‘Climate Action Month – July 2023” (CAM-2023), which was inaugurated at Parasmal Chordia Seminar Hall, AMJC.
CAM -2023 is an awareness campaign amongst educational institutions across Chennai, on the causes and mitigation of the climate change. CAM will encompass series of programs, competitions, and expert talks to raise awareness about environmental degradation and to promote alternative and sustainable practices among the student population by engaging and empowering them.
CAM – 2023 was inaugurated by Honourable Commissioner of Greater Chennai Corporation, Dr. J. Radhakrishnan IAS, who opined that though the government plays a vital role in the protection of environment, the burden is huge, and the collective participation of people with the authorities would inevitably bring about a vital change. He also emphasised that we shall not just focus on slowing down the process of climate degradation but also take necessary steps to reverse the existing conditions.
The event also saw the presence of Ms. L Sowmya, Deputy Director, Department of Environment and Climate Change, Government of Tamil Nadu and Mr. Sundarajan, Coordinator of Poovulagin Nanbargal who discussed the many facets of environmental protection, the issues pertaining to climate change and the mitigation strategies with students of AM Jain College. The event also saw the presence of Mr. Chandran, Chairman of Alandur Zone of GCC, who graced the occasion as the representative of the local governing body.
A special highlight of the event was the release of the CAM Anthem by the prominent musical band, Black Boys, Logan & Team. Their thoughtful lyrics composed in a trendy rap would mobilize individuals towards acting for a sustainable future. CAM promises to be an engaging and impactful initiative that will spread awareness about environmental issues and encourage individuals to adopt sustainable practices in their daily lives.
Mrs. S. Saroja, Executive Director and Team CAG, Dr. Bhavanesh Kumar Deora and Mr. Pannalal Chordia, Management Committee Members, Principal, Dean and IQAC Team of Agurchand Manmull Jain College, hosted the CAM – 2023 inaugural function.
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