Though modern technology has boosted the world but at the same time it has also created many environmental problems. These problems have reached an alarming stage. Most scientists agree that if pollution and other environmental deterrents continue at their present rates, the result will be irreversible damage to the ecological cycles and balances in nature upon which all life depends.
If measures are not taken now there will be a lot of problems for the coming generations. To safeguard the healthful environment that is essential to life, humans must learn that Earth does not have infinite resources. Earth’s limited resources must be conserved and, where possible, reused. Furthermore, humans must devise new strategies that mesh environmental progress with economic growth. This has become the need of the hour.
Eco Club COER also aims at the same. It is a student community comprising of about 50 members within the College of Engineering Roorkee (COER), a leading institute in the field of technical education in Uttarakhand. It came into existence on September 21, 2009, under the supervision of Dr. Romesh Kumar Sharma, a Ph.D. in ornithology and an environmental activist. The main motto behind its formation was to educate the students to work for the betterment of the environment. Within a short period after its formation, it has done many significant works.
Objectives:
- Environment Cleaning and Plantation Program
- Energy and Water Conservation
- Creating awareness among the students about various environmental issues
- Educating the masses about environmental problems
Eco Club COER has conducted various activities since its formation. The major ones are:
Ø Documentaries screening on various Environmental Issues.
Ø Nature walk and Environment tour to various natural and polluted sites.
Ø Energy and Water Conservation Campaign.
Ø Celebration on important Environment related days.
Ø Self Involvement through rallies and road show on various emerging issues i.e. Save and Protect Ganga River, Protect Biodiversity and reduce the use of non-biodegradable products etc.
Ø Putting up of dustbins in the college campus.
Ø Reusing the waste article in useful products.
