World Environment Day

The Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), MTU observed World Environment Day on 7^th July 2023 because of current crisis in Manipur under the theme#BeatPlasticPollution. As reported by United Nation, each person on the planet consumes more than 50,000 plastic particles per year and more than 400 million tonnes of plastics is produced world wide and less than 10% is recycled, so observing the Day of Environment become important as a fundamental right for every individual for a healthy environment. Varieties of trees were planted in the premises of the University by students and faculties. They even cleaned the surrounding of the university for healthy environment. Promises were taken for maintaining the premises of the university clean and plant more and more plants.

Details of the event

Theme: #BeatPlasticPollution
Date: 7^thJuly 2023
Time: 10 AM to 12 PM
Duration: 2 hours
Participants: 60 (students, members of IIC and faculties of MTU)

Objectives	Expected Outcome
To spread the awareness and encourage action for protection of our environment	Conducting guest talk on environment related topic on monthly basis.
To use less plastic related items and switch to biodegradable items	Checking the use of biodegradable items in canteens and other cafeteria in the premises of the university.
To recycled most of the plastic used items in making more innovative product	Making more used plastics items in project of the students as it will help in recycle.