A Day of Impactful Environmental Action

DY Patil University celebrated World Environment Day with an engaging and purposeful line-up of activities centered on the global theme of Land Restoration and Drought Resilience. Organized by the Climate Action Club (D-CAL), under the leadership of Ms. Rajlakshmi Patil, the event successfully elevated environmental consciousness within the campus and community.

 Tree Plantation Drive

The day commenced at 9:00 a.m. with a symbolic tree plantation ceremony, reinforcing the importance of increasing green cover and sustainable urban environments. Students, faculty, and local residents took part in planting saplings around the campus.

 UNICEF Partnership & Water Initiative

Following the plantation drive:

• The School of Public Healthannounced an MoU with UNICEF, marking a pivotal collaboration in the areas of public health and environmental sustainability.
• The university also introduced the “Handaji” water conservation initiative, which featured interactive photo zones encouraging water-conscious behaviors.

 Expert Panel Discussion

A thought-provoking panel discussion was held, moderated by Ms. Rajlakshmi Patil and Ms. Upasana Samanta. Esteemed speakers shared powerful insights on sustainable land use and drought resilience:

• Pakhi Das– Biodiversity Policy & Strategy Specialist
• Sandeep Mahato– Research Scholar, TISS; Adjunct Faculty, DY Patil School of Architecture
• Sanjay Singh– Chief Field Officer, UNICEF Maharashtra
• Debi Goenka– Executive Trustee, Conservation Action Trust
• Aalekh Kapoor– Actor & ESG Content Creator
• Lakshmi Lingam– Chair Professor, DY Patil University School of Public Health

 Creative Contests & Kahoot Quiz

• Reels & Photo Story Contest:Participants shared visual stories on the theme of land restoration. Winning entries were recognized for their creativity and environmental messaging.
• Kahoot Quiz Game:An engaging session tested participants’ eco-awareness in a fun and competitive format.

Winners received eco-themed food hampers, appreciating their creativity, knowledge, and participation.

 Community Commitment

The day concluded with a pledge from all attendees to actively engage in environmental preservation efforts. The overall celebration was a resounding success, demonstrating the impact of youth leadership and collaboration in advancing climate action goals.

Speaker Links

• Rajlakshmi Patil (D-CAL Founder)
• Upasana Samanta
• Pakhi Das
• Sandeep Mahato
• Sanjay Singh
• Debi Goenka
• Aalekh Kapoor
• Lakshmi Lingam