Panchtatva - The Environmental Society
Panchtatva, the environment society of Hindu College was established in 1999, and has provided record number of members as environmentalists, nature lovers and well-groomed citizens who live by this society’s simple ideology that “change begins with us”. The society is driven by the motto that, “Only when the last tree has been cut down, the last river has been poisoned, and the last fish has died will we realise that we cannot eat money.” These are the words that every Panchtatvian lives by, which is why even a pandemic couldn’t dampen our society’s spirits. Panchatatva is continuously working toward raising awareness about environmental conservation.
The vision of the environmental society encompasses a variety of perspectives and goals, but generally revolves around promoting sustainable practices, protecting natural resources, and fostering a harmonious relationship between humans and the environment. Some of the key elements in our vision of fostering greater environmental conscious are:
Sustainability: The society envisions a future where ecological, social, and economic systems are in balance, ensuring the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It involves adopting sustainable practices in areas such as energy, agriculture, transportation, and waste management.
Conservation and Biodiversity: The society values the preservation and restoration of ecosystems and biodiversity. It aims to protect endangered species, safeguard natural habitats, and promote the responsible use of resources to maintain the Earth’s ecological balance.
Environmental Justice: Our society is commitment to addressing environmental inequalities and ensuring equitable access to a clean and healthy environment for all communities. It emphasizes the need to address environmental issues that disproportionately affect marginalized populations and work towards a more inclusive and just society.
Climate Action: The society recognizes the urgency of addressing climate change and strives for a low-carbon emission future. It advocates for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, transitioning to renewable energy resources, adapting to the impacts of climate change, and supporting international cooperation to tackle global warming.
Education and Awareness: Our society promotes sustainable behaviors and inspires collective action. This involves integrating environmental education into curricula, fostering environmental literacy, and raising public awareness about the interconnectedness of environmental issues.
Faculty Advisor
Professor Anuradha Sharma
Office Bearers
President: Parvesh Garg
Vice-President:Pratham Surana
Treasurer: Neelakshi Goyal
Media Head: Ritika Goel Research Head: Nitya Pal
Research Head: Devanshi Singh
Activities at a Glance
Shatabdi Vriksharopan
Panchtatva welcomed the Tiranga Yatra on August 10 in front of Hindu College to raise nationalistic spirit, followed by tree plantation in the campus of the college under the Shatabdi Vriksharopan Drive 2022. The event was graced by Prof. Anju Srivastava, Principal of Hindu College, with more than 25 students and professors participating in the event.
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Himalayan Day
Himalayan Day was celebrated on 9th September 2022 under the aegis of the Himalayan Study Circle of Hindu College in the Sanganeria Auditorium of Hindu College. The event was graced by Dr. Dinabandhu Sahoo who inspired the students towards the field of Himalayan research. The panelists of the session – Dr. C.K. Nayak and K.K. Jha shared their precious information with the audience. The event was packed with fascinating and wonderfully choreographed cultural dance performances by the volunteers of Northeast Cell of Hindu College. Alongside, various competitions were organized during the day and prizes were distributed to the winners by our esteemed principal Prof. Anju Srivastava, and our chief guest Dr. Sahoo.
Van Mahotsav
Panchtatva organised a plantation drive on the premises of Hindu College in the prestigious week of Van Mahotsav. The event was graced by the Principal, Prof. Anju Srivastava along with the Vice-Principal, Prof. Reena Jain. They planted seeds in the lawns of the College. Student members of the society also performed Nukkad Natak to draw attention towards the importance and significance of Van Mahotsav. The event was a success and received a thunderous applause from the audience. At the same time, we were also actively providing information about diverse topics related to the festival through our digital platforms.
Plantation Drive at Asola Biodiversity Park
To celebrate ‘Van Mahotsav’ Delhi Environment Minister Shri Gopal Rai launched a 14-day long mega plantation drive which began on July 11, announcing that it will culminate at the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary on July 24 with over 100,000 saplings to be planted on the day. More than 70 enthusiastic environmentalists from our Society volunteered in this event.
Impact Analysis of SUP Ban
Panchtatva, the Environment Society of the Hindu College, made the effort of visiting various markets to check and create basic awareness among members of the general public on the significance of the ban on “One-Use Plastic”. The prime objective of this “survey-cum-awareness program” was to understand real-time issues that a common seller is going to face after this prohibition.
These are a few of the recent activities undertaken by the society and it aspires to make further valuable contributions towards increasing awareness about wildlife conservation and environmental protection.