MUMBAI, OCT 19, 2018: Students of Don Bosco Junior College, Pune participated in an awareness rally on Janajagruti Abhiyan relating to the environment, health, education, cleanliness, and road safety as a part of their co-curricular activity and Green Alliance on October 17.
Rajesh Yedlellu, the coordinator for Green Alliance, organised the rally, which began with students cleaning the area outside the college campus. They then marched from the school campus through the interior areas of Yerwada. The students held banners and posters to stress on their message.
The students also raised slogans such as Beti Bachao – Beti Padao (save the girl child -educate her), Jal Hi Jeevan Hain (water is life), Helmet Lagao - Jaan Bachao (wear a helmet- save life), Na Karo Cigarette Ka Sevan (do not consume cigarettes), Plastic Bandh (Stop using plastic), Prayavaran Ki Raksha Deshi Ki Suraksha (Protect the environment, protect the nation), Mobile off - Seatbelt on (Switch off your mobile, put on your seat belt).
The students interacted with commuters during the rally, making them aware of the importance of a clean and safe environment. They also performed a nukkad natak or street play to draw the attention of the local residents to environmental and social issues.“Environment protection needs priority and such rallies draw the attention of many who are so engaged in their work ignoring the environment and social issues,” Julekha Myageri, a teacher who accompanied the students, said.
“During the rally, I stressed more on girl’s safety and spoke to the local residents about it and urged them to value and respect a woman, and support girls’ education,” Sapna Vishwakrama from standard 11, said.