Tarumitra Organized Wast Exhibition at Patna-200 students participate d

PATNA: Tarumitra on Saturday,14th.april 2012. organized an Art from Waste Exhibition at Tarumitra Bio-Reserve, Digha Ghat, Patna, in which 200 students in the age group of 10 to 17 years from 20 schools belonging to Patna and West Champaran districts showed their skills in making art objects from waste materials like discarded thermocol glasses, old plastic packets and plastic water bottles. Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi, who graced the occasion, appreciated the art objects made by students.
The art objects displayed included honey bee prepared from discarded thermocol glasses, doormats from old plastic packets, ornaments made from old plastic water bottles. The other articles put on display were shoes made from old plastic bottles, a robot made from an old can, and several other handmade items.
The other guests on the occasion included students from Zamorano University in Central America, who performed on the theme of 'Save Electricity Campaign', while Sharad Vivek Sagar, present in the capacity of guest of honour and outstanding student orator, inspired the students with vignettes from his own experience, and also gave away prizes to winners.
The jury that assessed the works of art made by students consisted of Millicent Frances, a journalist from Rome, art critic Malini Manjoly, and Paulina Camacho, an artist from Mexico, while Tarumitra campaign manager Mudita Sodder anchored the show and also gave vote of thanks.
Earlier, the programme began with the singing of national song, rendition of Bihar centenary prayer, and students also wrote pledges on Mother Earth on two cloth posters.
The first Institution Trophy went to St. Joseph's School, Bettiah, first runner-up prize to Delhi Public School (DPS) and second runner-up prize to St. Albert's High School. Raushan Kumar from DPS won the first individual trophy, the first runner-up prize to Shubham from St. Albert's High School and second runner-up award went to Sonal from St Joseph's School, Bettiah.

Tarumitra, meaning "Friends of Trees" in Hindi and Sanskrit, is a student movement to protect and promote a healthy environment on Earth. Started by students in Patna, India in 1988, the movement has spread into hundreds of high schools and colleges all over India. It has over 2,00,000 members in over 1000 high schools and colleges. Tarumitra has also had several full time volunteers from India and abroad. 

                 

Tarumitra Aims

1. To spread ecological sensitivity
2. To equip its members with skills in handling local environmental problems
3. To organise campaigns for the preservation of bio-diversity 
4. To promote a spirituality and a world view that is earth friendly
   
   
     
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