World Earth Day Celebration at SMVITM

Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology & Management (SMVITM), Bantakal, on the occasion of World Earth Day, organized an invited talk on “Conscious Planet – Save Soil” on 22nd April 2022. The event was jointly organized by the ISTE Student Chapter, IIC and the Eco Club of the college. Ms. Amitha Bhat, President, Karnataka Yoga sports District Udupi and Mr. Venkatesh, volunteer of save soil were the resource persons for the program.

At the beginning of the event, Ms. Amitha spoke about the importance of soil conservation. She highlighted on the 5 elements (pancha bhutas) that constitute the entire universe as well as the human body. Mr. Venkatesh continued the session and described why saving soil is the need of the hour. He also gave insights into the major causes of depletion in the quality of soil and how it would affect future generations. Mr. Venkatesh also told us about desertification of land, loss of organic matter in soil, and various other currently occurring problems.

The Principal Dr. Thirumaleshwara Bhat, Vice Principal Dr. Ganesh Aithal, staff members and students were part of the program.

On the occasion of World Earth Day, ISTE Student Chapter conducted a competition titled “Decode and Save the Earth”. Ms. Akanksha of 8th Semester CSE was the winner. The program ended with the “Save Soil” dance organized by Isha Foundation in which all the student participants actively participated.