World Environment Day 2026
Overview
GKCIET, Malda organized the World Environment Day 2026 celebrations on 5th June 2026 with great enthusiasm and active participation from students, staff and faculty members. The programme was coordinated by the IEI Students Chapter of Civil Engineering Department. The event aimed to raise awareness about environmental protection and sustainable living practices. As part of the celebrations, Essay Writing Competitions and Poster Making competitions were organized, where participants shared their ideas on environmental conservation and creatively expressed environmental issues and solutions through art. The competitions witnessed enthusiastic participation and innovative contributions from the students. The main celebration on 5th June 2026 was attended by the students, staff and faculty members. The programme was graced by Guests of Honour, Ms. Neethu George Thoppan, IFS, DFO Malda; Dr. Ashish Alex, a freelance climate scientist and Dr. Swapna Thomas, a noted environmental educationist. The guests, along with Director, GKCIET Prof. Siby John discussed the importance of protecting natural resources and maintaining the ecological balance. The audience was urged to be ‘responsible citizens of nature’ and become integrated partners in restoring the ecosystem. The contemporary environmental challenges and the need for sustainable practices within the campus and broader society were also highlighted. The celebrations concluded with a Tree Plantation and a collective pledge to work towards a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future.