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MIZORAM STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD

REPORT ON OBSERVATION OF THE WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2018

The World Environment Day, 2018 with the theme ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’ was

observed in Mizoram by the Mizoram Pollution Control Board, Mizoram ENVIS Hub

and National Green Corps (NGC) in collaboration with Centre for Environment

Education (CEE),

To commemorate the WED, the Mizoram Pollution Control Board had chalked

out various events to be carried at the pre – WED and on the D-Day. The pre-WED

activities included ‘On the Spot Painting Competition’, ‘Competition on Crafting from

Plastic wastes’ for Eco Club members and a documentary on Plastic wastes which

were carried out during May 2018. A grand function was also organized on 5th June

2018 which comprises of various items like prize distribution of the competitions,

launching of the Toolkits and kick-off the programmes named “Plastic wastes for road

construction in Mizoram’ and a video show of plastic wastes and its ill effects etc.

The different activities made in observance of the WED, 2018 are discussed in

details as follows.

1. CRAFTING COMPETITION:

With an aim to create awareness on plastic pollution and impart the importance

of practicing the four R’s of waste management: Reduce, Reuse and Recycling and

Recovery among the students, a Crafting Competition was held for Eco-Clubs within

the State under the sponsorship of the Centre for Environment Protection, Ahmedabad.

Students were invited to make stuff from used plastic materials at their own places and

submit the same to the office of Mizoram Pollution Control Board during the month of

May, 2018. 62 items were received from students and judged by staff of the Mizoram

Pollution Control Board through secret ballot. The top three positions carry a cash prize

of Rs 3,000/-, Rs 2,000/- and Rs 1,000/- with certificates. Participation certificates were

also made for all the participating students. Result of the competition was declared

and the prize winners were awarded at the function held on the day of the WED. The

participation certificates were also awarded to the Teacher- In-charge of the

participating School.

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The crafts were also displayed at the venue of the function held on the WED,

2018 and the cash prizes were sponsored by the Centre for Environment Protection

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2.PAINTING COMPETITION:

As a part of observation of the World Environment Day 2018, ‘On the Spot

Painting Competition’ on ‘Plastic Pollution’ was also organized for Eco-clubs within

Aizawl City on 26th May, 2018 (Saturday) at Govt. Aizawl College, Sikulpuikawn,

Aizawl. The competition was held for two categories: Category I & Category II

depending upon the standards of the students. Primary School and Middle School

Level are grouped in Category I while Category II comprises of High School and Higher

Secondary School Level. In the Competition, students were given papers of the same

quality and size, but were allowed to use any painting materials of their choice. The top

three (3) position under Category I carry a cash prize of Rs. 3000/-, 2,000/-, 1,000/-

and certificates while for Category II, the prizes included certificates and sum of Rs.

5,000/-, Rs. 3,000/- & Rs. 1,000/- . The Mizoram Pollution Control Board financed the

cash prizes. Under category I, 27 students turned up while 61 students participated

under category II. Two (2) professionals from Aizawl Art Gallery & School of Fine Arts

were hired to scrutinize and judge the competition. The programme was publicized

through Local Television channels and in leading local Newspapers.

Winners were declared and awarded at the ceremony of the WED, 2018 where

the Judges, as invited, remarked on how the examination was done during the

competition. The paintings were also displayed at the venue of the function held on the

WED, 2018.

Pic 1 : 1st Position Crafting Competition

Pic 2 : 2nd Position Crafting Competition

Pic 3 : 3rd Position Crafting Competition

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Pic 4 : Participants of Painting Competition at work Pic 5 : Participants of Painting Competition at work

Pic 6 : 1st Position (Category I) Painting Competition

Pic 7 : 2nd Position (Category I) Painting Competition

Pic 8 : 3rd Position (Category I) Painting Competition

Pic 9 : 1st Position (Category II) Painting Competition

Pic 10 : 2nd Position (Category II) Painting Competition

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3. VIDEO CLIP

Another activity made as a part of observation of World Environment Day, 2018

was making of a short video clip entitled ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’. The Mizoram ENVIS

Hub in the office of the Mizoram Pollution Control Board had documented the present

scenario of plastic pollution in the state in the form of a video. The clip along with

similar clips collected was shown to the invitees of the function made in observance of

the WED on 5th June 2018.

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FUNCTION ON THE DAY OF THE

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY, 2018

On 5th June, 2018 along with the rest of the World, a grand function was

organized to commemorate the World Environment Day, 2018 at Golden Hall, Govt.

Hrangbana College, Aizawl. Govt. officials, prominent citizens, representative from the

CEP, local Environmental NGOs and Eco-Clubs attended the function.

The function was chaired by Pi PC. Lalmuanpuii, Asst. Environmental Engineer,

MPCB. Pu C. Lalduhawma, Member Secretary, Mizoram Pollution Control Board

Pic 11 : 3rd Position (Category II) Painting Competition

Pic 12 : 1st & 2nd Prize Winners (Category II) Painting Competition

Pic 13 : Screenshot of the Video Clip

Pic 14 : Screenshot of the Video Clip

Pic 15 : Screenshot of the Video Clip

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addressed the gathering and expressed his concern over increasing plastic pollution

observed in the State. He mentioned that plastic materials have now become

indispensable to our daily lives thereby making complete ban as almost impossible.

Pollution arising from littering of plastic waste however could be checked by minimizing

its usage and careful disposal. He also urged the Eco-Clubs to make a common place

for storing plastic wastes in their respective schools and hand over collected plastic

wastes to the office of Mizoram Pollution Control Board.

The Member Secretary kicked off the programme for implementation of Plastic

Road Construction in Mizoram. He also launched Toolkit on Plastic and Plastic

Pollution developed by Centre for Environment Education, India for schools across the

Country.

Pic 15 & 16 : Pu C. Lalduhawma, Member Secretary, MPCB addressing the gathering & launching the tool kit

Pic 17 : Welcome Speech by PC. LALMUANPUII

AEE & Chairperson of the function

Pic 18 : Presentation On Plastic Waste

for Road Construction by Dr. ALFRED MALSAWMSANGA

Scientific Assistant

Pic 19 : Vote Of thanks by

K. VANLALFAMKIMA Programme Officer Mizoram Envis Hub

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Dr. Alfred Malsawmsanga, Scientific Assistant, Mizoram Pollution Control Board

gave a power point presentation on how plastic wastes could be utilized for Road

Construction and advantages of constructing such roads .

Results of ‘Crafting Competition’ and ‘On the Spot Painting Competition’ were

announced and the winners were awarded with cash prizes and certificates during the

function. All the participants of both the competitions were also handed over

participation certificates.

The function concluded with vote of thanks by Pu K. Vanlalfamkima, Programme

Officer, Mizoram ENVIS Hub.

Results of Crafting and Painting competitions and Programme sheet and

attendance sheet of participants are attached as Annexure I, Annexure II and

Annexure III respectively.

To further create awareness on the theme of this year’s World Environment

Day, no one-time use Plastic items like plastic waster bottle or banner were used at the

function. The gatherings were also informed of the intentions behind such activities.

Annexure I

ON THE SPOT PAINTING COMPETITION: RESULT CATEGORY I: PRIMARY SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL LEVEL

Sl. No. PRIZE NAME OF WINNER

1 1st Prize Ramthlanmawii, Class VI, Tiny Tots Higher Sec. School

2 2nd Prize Raymond Vanlalmuanpuia, Class VIII, Govt. Middle School,

Melriat

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3 3rd Prize Lalrohlupuia, Class VIII, Govt. Chhinga Veng Middle School

CATEGOGRY II: HIGH SCHOOL & HIGHER SEC. SCHOOL LEVEL

Sl. No. PRIZE NAME OF WINNER

1 1st Prize Johan Lalnunsanga, XII, New Horizon School of Education

2 2nd Prize R. Vansangkimi, Class IX, Govt. Chaltlang High School

3 3rd Prize Lalnunpuii, Class XII, St. Pauls Higher Sec. School

CRAFTING COMPETITION: RESULT

Sl. No. PRIZE NAME OF WINNER

1 1st Prize Amos Rozarmawia, Class XII, Greenland Higher Sec. School

2 2nd Prize Margareth Lalhmingsangi, Class XII, Greenland Higher Sec.

School

3 3rd Prize Lalremruati, Class XII, Modern English School

Annexure II

PROGRAMME Observation of World Environment Day, 2018

Theme: Beat Plastic Pollution

1. Chairperson : Pi PC. Lalmuanpuii,

Asst. Environmental Engineer, MPCB 2. Welcome Speech : Chairperson

3. Solo : S. Beirapha, Class-XII, Tiny Tots Higher Secondary School, Tuikhuahtlang

4. Presentation on Plastic Road

Construction : Dr. Alfred Malsawmsanga, SA, MPCB

5. Video Show

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6. Judges Comments on Painting & Crafting Competition

7. Prize Distribution & Speech (Spot Painting & Crafting Competition) : Pu C. Lalduhawma, Member Secretary,

MPCB

8. Solo : J. Lalnunthari, Cl-XI, Greenland Higher Secondary School, Chaltlang

9. Vote of Thanks : Pu. K. Vanlalfamkima, Programme Officer, Mizoram ENVIS Hub

Refreshment

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Annexure III

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