The Pioneer 13.11.2013
BMC organises essay contest on environment conservation
environment, the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) is taking various
steps. Through organising different events the BMC is spreading
awareness about the harmful effects of polythene.
Under the same series BMC is organising various activities to spread
awareness among the common people. Similarly, BMC organised an Essay
Writing Competition for school students here on Monday. The topic for
the competition was ‘Save Environment – Say No to Polythene’ on which
the students wrote an essay. As many as 100 students from various
schools of the city participated in the competition.
On the occasion, BMC Commissioner Vishesh Garhpale encouraged the
students and asked them to create awareness about the same in their
surroundings.
The students expressed their view point about saving the environment
using the creative skills at their best. The students very minutely
presented their perceptions towards the use of polythene. Some reflected
the disadvantages of polythene and some students wonderfully expressed
about the harmful effects of polythene over atmosphere and social life.
The best essays in English and Hindi would receive an award and also
the other participants would receive participation certificates and
mementos. The participants would also be included in the Environment
Conservation Workshop. The students would learn about pollution,
environment, and no-use of polythene in the workshop.
To keep and maintain the cleanliness and hygiene in the city, BMC squad
is cautioning the shopkeepers who sell the stuff in polythene less than
40 microns. Notably, the BMC squad is continuously taking the action
against the street vendors to stop the use of polythene.
Implementing the instructions by the National Green Tribunal, the BMC
squad is taking stern action in various areas of the city.
The BMC squad has appealed the citizens not to use the polythene as
they are greatly harmful for the environment. It is suggested to the
citizens to carry a handbag or a cloth bag along with them when they go
to buy anything from the market. Moreover, the citizens have been
appealed to contribute in the various development works being carried
out by the BMC.
During the occasion, City engineer AK Nanda and other BMC officials were present.