The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change held an event in New Delhi to mark Sewa Diwas, bringing together the Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav and school children. The programme, called Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan – Aashirwad Ka Diya, aimed to celebrate 25 years of the Prime Minister’s public service while encouraging young people to embrace the values of selfless contribution to society.
What happened at the event
The gathering included school students, teachers, members of eco-clubs, government officials and residents from the local community. The event featured several activities designed around environmental themes.
- School children performed a song focused on environmental protection
- A large Rangoli decorated with diyas was created to represent knowledge, hope, service and responsibility towards nature being passed to younger generations
- The Minister viewed an exhibition of paintings by school children, with subjects drawn from forests, wildlife and the natural world
- Senior officials including the MLA from Mehrauli, the Secretary of the Ministry, and the Director General of Forests were present
The core purpose of the Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan was to build awareness among communities, especially the young, about the importance of forests, wildlife and environmental care. The event emphasised Sewa Bhav, which means the spirit of giving service without expecting anything in return.
What this means for you
If you are a student or part of an eco-club in school, your institution may be encouraged to participate in similar programmes that connect environmental learning with community service. The initiative signals that the government views young people as important partners in building awareness around nature conservation and sustainability. Such events may become more common as part of broader efforts to instil environmental responsibility in schools across the country.