REPORT OF WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
World Environment Day is observed annually on June 5 aims to raise global awareness about the hazards of plastic pollution and to advocate effective policies to reduce usage of plastics. The aim is to raise environmental awareness and sustainability. Theme for 2025 is putting an end to plastic pollution. To commemorate World Environment Day Department of Public Health Dentistry, Azeezia College of Dental Science and Research and NSS unit (NSS/SFU/KLM/KUHS/3) organized various activities.
On June 5 the programme started with planting a sapling led by Dr. Rathy R, Principal Azeezia College of Dental Science and Research and Dr Aarathi Vijayan, HOD Department of Public Health Dentistry symbolizing the college’s dedication to a greener and healthier environment. After this saplings were distributed to other departments in the college encouraging each department to take part in nurturing and maintaining green spaces within the surroundings. The initiative aimed to instill a sense of responsibility and collective participation in environmental conservation. As a part of environmental day a seminar on the topic “Plastic waste reduction” was also conducted for the Third BDS students by Dr. Naveen Jacob Varghese, Senior Lecturer Department of Public Health Dentistry, Azeezia College of Dental Science and Research. The session highlighted the harmful effects of plastic pollution on ecosystems and human health and provided practical steps that students could take in their personal and professional life to reduce plastic usage. The Environmental Day at Azeezia Dental College served as a reminder of the important role that the individuals and the institutions play in protecting the planet.
