central region launch of paryavaran mitra, pune
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Paryavaran Ambasssador, Former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam launched the Paryavaran Mitra program in the central region in Pune on 26 Dec 2010. Schools of Chattisgarh, Goa, MP and Maharashtra participated in the event and interacted with Dr Kalam. CEE Central also unveiled an evolving photo exhibit on the biodiversity of the Sahyadris. Here are some photos. Paryavaran Mitra is a climate change and sustainability education initiative aiming to create 20 million frinds of the environment in schools across India. It is an initiative of CEE in partnership with the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt of India and ArcelorMittal. More information is at paryavaranmitra.inTRANSCRIPT
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Central Regional Launch
26 Dec 2010
Pune
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Paryavaran Ambassador Dr APJ Abdul Kalam planted a sapling of Calophyllum inophyllum (Undi or Indian Laurel Tree) at Yashada where the launch event was held. Undi is a tree species indigenous to western India and used for medicinal purposes.
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Dr Kalam told the students about a 106 year old Sita Ashok tree in his house in Delhi, which supports many different creatures and is an ecosystem in itself.
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Dr Kalam also asked students to commit to planting and caring for trees.
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Students of DAV School, Aundh have committed to look after the sapling planted here by Dr Kalam
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Students of the classes run by India Sponsorchip Committee
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Students from Pashan, Wakad and Dange Chowk areas in Pune
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Dr Kalam inaugurated an evolving exhibit on the Sahyadris
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CEE Central Regional Coordinator Satish Awate explains about the biodiversity of the Sahyadris and the motivation behind the exhibit
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Govt Girls Madhyamik School, Badwani, MP
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The students explain about nakshatra van; Dr Kalam says all days are good days!
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Representatives of Jan Adhar, Latur explain about fuel cakes made from compressed organic waste. Jan Adhar will provide knowledge inputs on waste management to Paryavaran Mitra
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Students and teachers from Anjuman Rural High School, Govt HS Cumbarzua, Poira HS, Shrinirakar HS Lolium, Cancaona, New Era English HS, Margao, Goa
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