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