Eco Club Sikkim Govt. Law College, Lower Burtuk, Gangtok (2026)

15/08/2026

The Celebration of Independence Day at Sikkim Government Law College

The Independence Day Celebration 2026 was organized at Sikkim Government Law College (SGLC) on 15 August 2026 with great enthusiasm and patriotic spirit. The programme was organized by the NCC Cadets and the Eco Club. The Principal, teaching and non-teaching staff, students, and NCC cadets were present at the programme.

The programme commenced at 9:00 a.m. with everyone singing the National Anthem and “Vande Mataram.” This was followed by an address by the Principal, Dr. Dilip Pandey, who spoke about the significance of Independence Day, the sacrifices of the freedom fighters, and the responsibilities of citizens towards the nation.

The programme also included speeches and dance performances by students. The students delivered speeches on the importance of Independence Day, India’s struggle for freedom, and how the country achieved independence. The cultural performances added enthusiasm and patriotic spirit to the celebration.

An awareness initiative on “Integrating Impactful Environment Initiatives during Independence Day 2026 Celebrations” was also conducted. As part of the initiative, audio jingles carrying environmental awareness messages were played during the event to encourage students to become more conscious of environmental protection and sustainability.

The programme concluded with a speech by CTO SGLC NCC Mr. Dawa Tshering Bhutia, who addressed the gathering and emphasized the importance of patriotism, responsibility, and environmental awareness among students. Following the conclusion of the programme, refreshments were provided to the students.

Report by
Chedella Bhutia
5th sem
SGLC

05/06/2026

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY CELEBRATION – IN COLLABORATION WITH MY BHARAT, PAKYONG
ORGANIZED BY S.G.L.C. WITH NSS, PRO BONO CLUB, ECO CLUB, AND NCC
SIKKIM GOVERNMENT LAW COLLEGE

The World Environment Day Celebration was organized by Sikkim Government Law College on 5th June 2026 in collaboration with My Bharat, Pakyong, and jointly conducted by the NSS Unit, Pro Bono Club, Eco Club, and NCC Unit. The programme was held at the Moot Court Hall and was anchored by Ms. Arati Rai and Ms. Priyanka Sharma.

The event commenced with the National Anthem, sung by the NCC cadets. Thereafter, the dignitaries and judges were welcomed and honoured with Khadas. The judges for the Painting and Stone Painting Competitions included Principal Dr. Dilip Pandey, Vice Principal Dr. Jigme Dorjee Bhutia, CTO Mr. Dawa Tshering Bhutia, and Dean of Student Affairs Dr. Sonam Diki Dolma Bhutia.

Following the welcome ceremony, Ms. Gulnaz Pravin delivered the Welcome Address and highlighted the significance of World Environment Day. Subsequently, CTO Mr. Dawa Tshering Bhutia addressed the gathering and spoke on the importance of environmental conservation, sustainable living, and the responsibility of youth in protecting nature. This was followed by the address of the Principal, Dr. Dilip Pandey, who encouraged students to adopt environmentally responsible practices and contribute towards a greener future.

As part of the celebration, Painting and Stone Painting Competitions were organized for the students. An Environmental Quiz Competition was also conducted in the Moot Court Hall after the announcement of rules and instructions. The participants actively took part in the competitions and displayed remarkable enthusiasm, creativity, and awareness regarding environmental issues.

The programme was further enriched by an informative speech delivered by Ms. Jolasamit Lepcha, who emphasized the importance of environmental sustainability and community participation in conservation efforts. This was followed by a poem recitation by Ms. Bibachana Rai, which beautifully conveyed the message of environmental protection and harmony with nature.

The event concluded with the Prize Distribution Ceremony, where the winners of the various competitions were felicitated. A Vote of Thanks was delivered by Ms. Sapna Chettri, expressing gratitude to all the dignitaries, organizers, judges, volunteers, and participants.

To mark the occasion, a Tree Plantation Drive was conducted at the end of the programme, during which plants were planted around the college campus, symbolizing the collective commitment of the college community towards environmental conservation and sustainable development.

Report by
Arati Rai
Sikkim Govt Law College

15/08/2025

Report title: Sikkim Government Law College Joins Movement for a Plastic-
Free Himalaya.

Convenor - Mr. Dawa Tshering Bhutia, Assistant Professor, SGLC and Convenor ECO Club
President - Tashi Dolma Bhutia , Student, 5th Year
Class Coordinator - Shristi Sharma, Student, 5th Year

As part of the Zero Waste Himalaya initiative, the students of Sikkim Government Law College successfully participated in the Plastic Free Challenge held from August 8th to 15th. This week-long campaign, which aligns with Zero Waste Himalaya Day on August 8th and India's Independence Day on August 15th, encouraged participants to become "independent from plastics" by refusing single-use plastics and adopting more sustainable lifestyle choices. The students of SGLC demonstrated a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, completing the challenge and contributing to the collective effort to reduce plastic waste and promote a cleaner, greener Himalayan region.

Reported by:
Tashi Dolma Bhutia
Student, 5th Year
SGLC

05/06/2025

REPORT ON ENVIRONMENT DAY CELEBRATION

Date: 5th June 2025
Organised by: Eco Club, Sikkim Government Law College
Venue: Sikkim Government Law College
Time: 11:00 A.M. onwards
The Environment Day Celebration 2025 at Sikkim Government Law College was organized with enthusiasm and commitment by the Eco Club under the able guidance of the club convenor Mr. Dawa Tshering Bhutia. The event commenced at 11:00 A.M. in the presence of faculty members, students, and dignitaries of the institution.
The programme was efficiently compered by Ms. Binita Kumari Prasad, Chief Executive Officer of the Eco Club, who ensured a smooth flow of events throughout the session.

Programme Highlights:
1. Welcome Speech
The event began with a warm welcome address by Ms. Jermit Lepcha, President of the Eco Club. She emphasized the importance of environmental conservation and the role of youth in sustainable development.

2. Poem Recitation
Ms. Aminsha Rai, 5th Year Class Coordinator and active member of the Eco Club, recited a thoughtful and inspiring poem that resonated with the theme of environmental awareness and protection.

3. Address by the Principal
Dr. Tshewang Dorjee Lama, Principal of Sikkim Government Law College, delivered a compelling speech highlighting the urgent need to take concrete steps towards a greener planet. He appreciated the initiatives taken by the Eco Club and encouraged continued environmental activism among students.
Furthermore, Dr. Lama emphasized the significance of environmental laws in regulating human interaction with nature. He discussed international frameworks like the Stockholm Conference of 1972 and its impact on shaping global environmental consciousness. He also shed light on the legal thresholds of pollution, explaining what amount of pollution is considered lawful under existing statutes, thereby helping students understand the fine balance between development and environmental responsibility.

4. Student Speech
Ms. Khusi Rai from the 3rd year presented a student’s perspective on the environmental issues facing our planet today. She emphasized simple, everyday actions that can contribute to environmental conservation and suggested effective measures to combat Plastic Pollution.

5. Vote of Thanks
Mr. Sonam Thendup Sherpa, Vice President of the Eco Club, delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all the participants, speakers, and organisers for their support and involvement in making the event successful.

6. Cleanliness and Plantation Drive
Following the formal programme, a cleanliness and plantation drive was undertaken by students and faculty members. Saplings were planted around the college premises, and a collective effort was made to clean the surroundings, reaffirming the college’s commitment to environmental sustainability.

Conclusion:
The Environment Day Celebration was a successful and enriching event that not only raised awareness about pressing environmental concerns but also instilled a sense of responsibility and proactive spirit among the students. The efforts of the Eco Club and the active participation of the college community were commendable and set a positive precedent for future initiatives.

Reported by:
Binita Kumari Prasad
Chief Executive Officer, ECO CLUB
5th Year, SGLC

09/05/2025

Report on Cleanliness Drive Organized by SGLC
Under the Theme: "Sunawlo, Samriddha ani Samarth Sikkim"
Celebrating 50 Years of Sikkim’s Statehood

Date: 08/05/2025

Binita Kumari Prasad
Senior Reporter, 5th Year
SGLC

As part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Sikkim's Statehood, a Cleanliness Drive was organized by Sikkim Government Law College (SGLC) today under the visionary theme "Sunawlo, Samriddha ani Samarth Sikkim" – symbolizing a clean, prosperous, and self-reliant Sikkim.

The drive was a joint initiative of the ECO Club, NSS Cell, and NCC Unit of SGLC, reflecting the unity and dedication of the student body and faculty in promoting environmental awareness and civic responsibility.

Objectives of the Drive:
To promote cleanliness and hygiene in and around the campus.

To encourage civic sense and responsible waste management.

To contribute meaningfully to the vision of a sustainable Sikkim.

Activities Conducted:

1. Campus Cleanliness: Students and faculty members cleaned the college premises, including classrooms, common areas, and surrounding landscapes.

2.Waste Segregation and Disposal: Collected waste was sorted into biodegradable and non-biodegradable categories to ensure proper disposal.

SGLC would like to express its heartfelt gratitude to Hon’ble Area MLA, Smt. Kala Rai, for her generous support in facilitating a garbage truck for the effective and safe disposal of the collected waste. Her timely assistance played a crucial role in ensuring the success and impact of the drive.

Participation:
The event saw enthusiastic involvement from students, faculty, NSS volunteers, NCC cadets, and ECO Club members. The combined efforts demonstrated the strength of youth participation in community welfare.
The Cleanliness Drive was coordinated under the guidance of:

Mr. Dawa Tshering Butia, Convenor, NCC and ECO Club

Mr. Deepan Pandey, Convenor, NSS Cell

Their leadership and coordination were instrumental in the successful ex*****on of the program.

Outcome:
The Cleanliness Drive served as an educational and community-oriented initiative that contributed to a cleaner environment while fostering a sense of duty and awareness among the participants. It resonated deeply with the core values of the 50 Years of Statehood celebration.

Conclusion:
The event was a significant step toward the realization of "Sunawlo, Samriddha ani Samarth Sikkim." It also reflected SGLC’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, civic engagement, and collective progress. The college remains committed to supporting such initiatives in the future for the betterment of society and the state.

Dawa Tshering Bhutia
Convenor , ECO Club
SGLC

05/06/2024

In observance of the World Environment day, celebrated on 5th of June worldwide, the ECO Club and NCC cadets of Sikkim Government Law College, Burtuk headed by Sir. Dawa Tshering Bhutia, Convenor, ECO club, CTO NCC and Assistant Professor, SGLC organised various activities under the theme “Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience".
The activities organised by ECO club were
1. Cleanliness Drive
2. Plantation Drive
3. Painting Competition etc.
The activities and competition witnessed good number of participants from the college itself where students filled with full enthusiasm and determination towards green policy actively participated. It also witnessed the active participation of Dr. Tshewang Dorjee Lama, Principal, SGLC as well as other Teaching and Non- Teaching Faculty members of Sikkim Government Law College, Burtuk.

Hence, today on this day the students, teaching and non-teaching faculties take the pledge to act with full determination and commitment, knowing that our actions today will shape the world of tomorrow.

Reported by:
Binita Kumari Prasad
Student
Sikkim Government Law College.

05/06/2023

SIKKIM GOVERNMENT LAW COLLEGE CELEBRATES WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
Today on 5th June, which is internationally observed as the World Environment day, Eco club of Sikkim Government Law College also hosted a Programme under the guidance of Mr. Dawa Tshering Bhutia, Convener, ECO Club and Dr. Deepan Pandey, Vice Convener, ECO club, in observance of World Environment day under the theme “BEAT PLASTIC POLLUTION” and “SOLUTIONS TO PLASTIC POLLUTION”.
The Programme started after the arrival of the Guest cm Resource Person Dr. Bharat Kumar Pradhan, Scientific Associate State Biodiversity Board, F & ED.
The Programme started by an introductory speech on Environment day by Miss. Laki Doma Sherpa, Vice President, ECO Club and then by the welcome speech delivered by Miss. Jermit Lepcha, Treasurer, ECO Club.
Further, a speech was delivered by Dr. Tshewang Dorjee Lama, Principal, SGLC who talked about the History behind why Environment day is celebrated on 5th of June and also talked about the Rio Summits and Environmental discussions and debates at International level. He also talked about the Biodiversity of Sikkim in the past and in the present and advised all the students to sustain the Environment along with various developments and not to over exploit any resources as we have borrowed it from our future generations. Likewise, He lastly gave strong recommendations and solutions to sustain the Environment and live a healthy lifestyle.
Further, the Programme also observed a preseñtation from the Guest Cum Resource person, Dr. Bharat Kumar Pradhan, who emphasized on the goal of Sustainable developments, solutions as on how to protect the rivers of our Sikkim and rivers of all over the country. He also mentioned many discussions and schemes formulated by the Government to sustain the Environment and climate change, which is a burning issue at international level. Lastly, he recommended the students to take all the necessary steps to protect our mother earth and make life possible on Earth, which may not be in the near future. H stalked about the heat wave which was recently notified through media platforms for the Sikkimese citizens.
The ECO club of SGLC had also organised various competitions like painting competition, Essay writing competition, Poetry competition, Video making competition etc.After all the speeches, the winners for the competitions were announced.
For Essay writing competition, the 1st prize was bagged by Miss. Binita Kumari Prasad from 6th Semester and 2nd prize was bagged by Miss. Laki Doma Sherpa, 8th semester and vice president of ECO club.
For Video making competition, 1st prize was bagged by Miss. Anischica Çhettri from 2nd Semester and 2nd prize was bagged by Mr. Govind Manger from 8th Semester.
For Poetry competition, 1st prize was bagged by Mr. Diwas Dhakal from 2nd Semester and 2nd prize was bagged by Mr. Prayash Pradhan from 10th Semester.
Like wise for the Painting competition, 1st prize was bagged by Mr. Beepal Rai from 8th semester and 2nd prize was bagged by Miss. Reeti Rai from 2nd Semester.
By this the Programme concluded by a vote of thanks delivered by Mr. Beepal Rai, Member, ECO Club.

Reported by:
Miss.Binita Kumari Prasad
Media and Publicity Incharge
ECO club.

25/05/2023

3 STUDENTS FROM SIKKIM GOVERNMENT LAW COLLEGE BURTUK TO REPRESENT SIKKIM IN NATIONAL YOUTH PARLIAMENT AT BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH
3 students namely Anish Sharma from 5th year, Sonali Mukhia from 3rd year and Mumuktimma S***a from 3rd year are selected to represent Sikkim in the National Youth Parliament debate competition at Bhopal after clearing the State Level Competition organised by Ministry of Environment Forest & Climate Change Government of India.
On 23rd of May (Tuesday), the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change, Government of India had organised a Youth Parliament Debate competition in virtual mode which was judged by the panel of 4 Jury members from distinguished authorities. The theme for the competition was “INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOUR AND HABITS HAVE AN IMPACT ON ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE”. The competition witnessed the participation of 30 students from different colleges across Sikkim. 5 Students from Sikkim Government Law College participated at the State level competition from which 3 are selected to represent the state at National level.
The students of Sikkim Government Law College participated under the supervision of Sir. Dawa Tshering Bhutia, Assistant professor, SGLC and Sir. Deepan Pandey, Assistant Professor, SGLC.
The Youth Parliament is on Lifestyle for Environment. The National Youth Parliament is scheduled to be held at Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh on 1 & 2nd June 2023.
The students had a great experience and are looking forward for more such competitions.
The institution wishes a very good luck to all the five students selected from Sikkim Government Law College and Sikkim Government College, Burtuk who are going to represent the State at National level.

Reported by:
Binita Kumari Prasad
Student
Sikkim Government Law College.

01/03/2023

On February 27, 2023, a seminar on "Ecological Traditions of Sikkim" was organized by Sikkim EIACP PC HUB, Forest and Environment Department, Government of Sikkim, and CPREEC EIACP PC RP, Chennai.
The seminar was witnessed by the ECO CLUB of Sikkim Government Law College. Five members of the club, Dhan Bahadur Dahal (President), Laki Doma Sherpa (Vice President), Jermit Lepcha (Treasurer), Beepal Rai (Class Coordinator) and Rinzing Ongmu Lepcha (Class Coordinator), along with the club coordinator, Mr. Dawa Tshering Bhutia, Assistant Professor attended the seminar.

The seminar had six presentations by distinguished speakers from different fields. Dr. Ghanashyam Bastola, Programme Manager and Head, TMI, spoke on “Ecological Traditions of Sikkim," focusing on traditional water harvesting systems, sacred groves, tree and nature worship, agroforestry, and related indigenous traditional knowledge. He emphasized the importance of maintaining peace in the sky, land, and water as mentioned in the Shastras.
Shri. Hissey Lachungpa, Chairman, Lachung BMC, spoke on the “Dzumsa System and its Associated Ecological Traditions”. He highlighted the importance of the Dzumsa system in maintaining ecological balance and preserving indigenous practices.
Shri. Ugen Palzor, Chairman, Hee-Gyathang BMC, talked about “Lepcha's Traditional Environment and Sustainable Practices”. He shared insights into Lepcha's culture, traditions, and their relationship with nature.
Dr. Sonam Rinchen, SDM, Dzongu, spoke on “Traditional Healing Practices in Sikkim.” He highlighted the role of traditional healers and their knowledge in providing healthcare services in rural areas.
Dr. Bharat Kumar Pradhan, Scientist Associate, SBB, shared his thoughts on “Sikkim's Sustainable Rnvironmental Practices”. He talked about Sikkim's efforts in achieving sustainable development goals and promoting eco-friendly practices.
Lastly, Dr. P. Sudhakar, Director CPREEC ENVIS RP, spoke about the “Conservation of Ecological Heritage and Sacred Sites of India”. He shared examples of sacred sites in India and how they are crucial in preserving India's ecological and cultural heritage.

The seminar was informative and thought-provoking, and the ECO CLUB members gained valuable insights into Sikkim's ecological traditions and practices. The seminar also provided an opportunity for the members to network with experts from different fields and learn about their work. Overall, it was a great program that left a lasting impression on the attendees.

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Laki Doma Sherpa
VIII Semester

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