Conservation of Ecological Heritage and Sacred Sites of India

  As part of BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week 2026, the CPREEC EIACP PC-RP, Chennai organized a Mission LiFE awareness programme on the theme “Say No to Single Use Plastic” at The Grove School, Alwarpet, Chennai on 5th November 2026. The programme aimed to sensitize students about the importance of adopting sustainable and healthy food habits, with a special focus on millets as climate-resilient and nutritious food. Students were educated on the environmental and health benefits of millets, reduction of food wastage, and choosing local and seasonal foods. Interactive sessions and discussions highlighted how millet consumption supports both personal health and environmental sustainability. A total of 38 students and 3 teachers actively participated in the programme. Posters on Say no plastics – Save our Earth, Minimize plastic waste, and LiFEstyle for Environment were distributed. The programme concluded with all participants taking the pledge to avoid single use plastics.

  As part of BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week 2026, the CPREEC EIACP PC-RP, Chennai organised a Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) awareness programme on the theme “Adopt Sustainable Food System - Millets” at Chennai High School, Bheemanna Garden, Alwarpet, Chennai on 4th November 2026. The programme aimed to create awareness among students about sustainable food systems and the significance of millets in ensuring food security and environmental sustainability. The session focused on the nutritional value of millets, their low water requirement, and their role in reducing carbon footprint compared to conventional cereals. A total of 65 students and 5 teachers actively participated and shared their understanding of traditional food practices. Awareness materials on millets and sustainable lifestyle were distributed. The programme ended with students taking the Mission LiFE pledge to adopt sustainable food systems and encourage the use of millets at home and school.

  ·        CPREEC EIACP PC - RP, Chennai has brought out its EIACP Newsletter ‘Eco-Heritage.com’ July to September, 2026, Vol. XXV, No. 2 Click on the below link to read: https://econewscpreec.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/nl_july-to-september-2026_vol.xxvno_.2-indd.pdf

On the occasion of Wildlife Week (October 2-8) and World Animal Day - 4th October 2026, CPREEC EIACP PC-RP, Chennai has designed and developed an awareness poster on the theme "See the World Through Their Eyes". Animals share our planet; they feel pain, loss and love just like us. This year's theme reminds us to see the world from their perspective and act with compassion.

  As part of Mission LiFE, #CatchTheRain campaign and ' Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam ', CPREEC EIACP PC-RP, Chennai conducted an awareness programme on the 7 themes of Mission LiFE, rainwater harvesting & groundwater recharge, along with a plantation drive for the students of Lady Sivaswamy Ayyar Girls Higher Secondary School, Mylapore, during their one-week NSS camp at Ellen Sharma Memorial Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Sholinganallur, on 30.09.2026. Saplings of trees, flowering plants and herbs were distributed to the students and teachers, and the students actively participated in the plantation drive. A total of 35 students and 3 teachers participated, took the LiFE pledge, and awareness pamphlets and posters were distributed.

  The valedictory function of the GSDP Certificate Course on “Apiculturist (Wild Bee) – NTFP (Non-Timber Forest Produce)” conducted by CPREEC EIACP PC-RP was held on 28.09.2026 at ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sippighat, South Andaman. Dr. Jai Sunder, Director, ICAR-CIARI, Sri Vijaya Puram delivered the valedictory address and Dr. R. Ramakrishna, Principal Scientist & Head, ICAR-KVK, Sippighat and Mrs. Pachaiamma, Panchayat Samiti Member, Beodnabad Gram Panchayat felicitated the gathering and distributed certificates to the participants.   The dignitaries also visited the Bee Flora Herbarium prepared by the trainees.