WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY-2025

St. Philomena’s College Successfully Concludes World Environment Day Celebration

Mysore, June 5, 2025 – St. Philomena’s College (Autonomous), Mysore, fruitfully observed World Environment Day today, June 5, 2025, with a well-attended event organized jointly by the IQAC, PG Centre, and the Department of Environmental Science. The celebration, held at 10:30 AM in the PG Block, focused on this year’s crucial theme: “Ending Global Plastic Pollution.”

The event underscored the college’s commitment to environmental awareness and sustainable practices. As the invited Chief Guest Mr. Mohammed Zeeshan, RFO, Mysore could not attend owing to his busy schedule, the celebration was presided over by Rev. Dr. Lourdu Prasad Joseph, Rector of St. Philomena’s College, who reiterated the institution’s dedication to fostering environmental consciousness among its students and the wider community and he highlighted the pressing challenges of environmental degradation and the collective responsibility to address plastic pollution.

Notable personalities in attendance included Dr. Ravi JD Saldanha, Principal; Rev. Fr. Jnana Pragasam, Administrator; and Rev. Fr. David Sagayaraj S., Assistant to Rector, and Mr. Nagaraj Urs-Vice Principal (academic) all of whom expressed their support for the initiative.

The highlight of the event was the plantation of nearly 300 fruit-bearing saplings by the staff and students on the campus. The program featured various activities aimed at educating participants on the detrimental effects of plastic pollution and promoting practical solutions for waste reduction, reuse, and recycling. The emphasis on “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” resonated throughout the event, encouraging attendees to adopt more eco-friendly habits in their daily lives.

Mr. A. Thomas Gunaseelan, Coordinator-IQAC, Dr. Noor Mubasheer – PG Coordinator, Dr. Deepa V, Co-Coordinator-IQAC, and Ms. Shirley Anthony, the Master of Ceremony extended their gratitude to all who participated and contributed to the success of the World Environment Day celebration, reinforcing the college’s ongoing efforts to promote a greener and healthier planet.